HIGHLIGHTS

• The South Sudan Ministry of Health (MOH) have established an Ebola (EVD) preparedness and response plan and activated EVD pillar coordination after the declaration of EVD in Uganda. UNICEF is participating across pillars at National and State level and mobilizing preparedness activities in high risk states.

• In 2022, UNICEF and partners have treated 213,569 children (115,474 girls) suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) across the country. The highest admissions were reported in Jonglei State (23.1 per cent ) and Unity (15.9 per cent).

• UNICEF and partners reached 2,099 children (1,108 boys and 991 girls) with Psychosocial support (PSS) activities in child-friendly spaces, schools, and communities.