The Global Lead Coordinator of the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership, Mr Ted Chaiban concluded a high-level advocacy visit to South Sudan to ensure COVID-19 vaccination efforts are accelerated.

Mr Chaiban met with senior government officials including, H.E. Mr Hussein Abdel Bagi , the Vice President for Social Services Cluster and COVID-19 National Taskforce Chair, Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, Honorable Yolanda Awel Deng Juach, the Minister of Health and Honorable Dier Tong Ngor,  the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr Victoria Achut, the Undersecretary Ministry of Health as well as Ms Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, members of the UNCT, NGOs and key donors in South Sudan.

“WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and other partners have been instrumental in supporting the Ministry of Health in improving vaccine uptake across the country”, said Honorable Deng, the Minister of Health. “South Sudan is grateful for the visit of the Global Lead Coordinator of the COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership and the commitment demonstrated by visiting the country to boost vaccination in the country and integrate COVID-19 vaccination into primary healthcare services".