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WHO Weekly Situation Update on Ongoing Health Emergency Events in South Sudan - Week #: 27; Date: 29 Jun–05 Jul 2026
By World Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY South Sudan continues to respond to multiple concurrent public health and humanitarian threats. The latest IPC projection places 7.8 million people (55% of the population analyzed) in acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+), w
Key takeaway There are still no EVD/BVD cases in South Sudan, though DR Congo rose to 1,502 cases (473 deaths); cumulative PoE screening reached 453,002 travellers and a national Master Training of Trainers begins 6 July.
Why this matters
The ongoing health emergency in South Sudan poses significant challenges for humanitarian relief efforts, with multiple concurrent public health threats affecting a substantial portion of the population. The high rate of acute food insecurity, affecting 55% of the population analyzed, exacerbates the risk of malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. The absence of EVD/BVD cases in South Sudan is a positive development, but the rise in cases in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo underscores the need for continued vigilance and screening efforts, such as the cumulative PoE screening of over 453,000 travelers. The planned national Master Training of Trainers and OCV mop-up campaign are crucial steps in addressing the cholera outbreak, while the new polio case highlights the need for sustained efforts to achieve high vaccination coverage, particularly in areas affected by conflict and displacement.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? Countries: South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY South Sudan continues to respond to multiple concurrent public health and humanitarian threats. The latest IPC projection places 7.8 million people (55% of the population analyzed) in acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+), w
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