This is the South Sudan Diplomatic Journal, a quarterly publication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan. The Journal provides updates on the activities of South Sudan's diplomatic community for purposes such as record keeping, communication, and global outreach.
This PDF file is a document from the South Sudan Ministry of Environment and Forestry, dated March 14, 2024, providing an advisory for an extreme heatwave affecting Juba and most parts of South Sudan that is expected to last for at least two weeks. The advisory provides basic precautions, such as avoiding strenuous activity, staying hydrated, avoiding direct sunlight, and finding an air-conditioned shelter if possible.
This PDF file is titled "PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON THE IMPACT OF HEAT ON HEALTH", issued by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan. The document explains the impact of high temperatures on health, particularly on respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, renal disease, and other related health problems. The file provides practical advice for the general public to prevent and alleviate the negative impacts of heatwaves, including keeping homes cool, reducing the heat load, avoiding going outside during the hottest time of the day, staying hydrated, and moving to cold places.
According to the March 2024 press statement from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan, the country is experiencing an extreme heat wave, posing serious health risks to the population. The Ministry of Health advises the General Public to follow their guidance, including keeping homes cool and hydrated, avoiding excessively hot temperatures and staying alert about heat exhaustion and stroke symptoms. The Ministry also orders indefinite closure of schools with effect from 18 March 2024 as a measure to mitigate the impact of the severe weather on learners’ health.
The Ministry of Health in the Republic of South Sudan, with support from Artemedis, will conduct surgery for victims of obstetrics fistula. The general public is informed that registration is ongoing and the surgery will start soon.
This PDF file contains the minutes of the Juba Conference of 1947 about the unification of the southern and northern Sudan. It is a confidential document summarizing the discussion and was not distributed to anyone, except for British and Sudanese staff who may read it to discuss. The record is not being published or communicated to the press. The conference was called to gauge the Southern reactions to the recommendations before the report was considered by the Central Government.
Juba Teaching Hospital Public Announcement on Heart Diseases Treatment by Visiting Sudan Doctors
The PDF file contains the Ministry of Youth and Sports Nomination Guidelines to 3rd Youth Union Convention for the Republic of South Sudan. The document is addressed to State Ministers of Youth and Sports, informing them of the guidelines to facilitate the nomination process of delegates, and the key principles guiding this nomination. It provides information on the number of delegates to be nominated by each State and Administrative Area, and their specific gender requirements. The nomination process is expected to be consultative, inclusive, fair, and transparent.
The PDF file is an announcement letter from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction regarding the new academic calendar for 2024 in the Republic of South Sudan. The academic year will start on February 5 and end on December 20, 2024. The letter urges the Hon Ministers to publicize the academic calendar using the media, and distribute the academic calendar to all schools within their jurisdiction. Moreover, the letter emphasizes that all schools must strictly follow the academic calendar, except for diplomatic and international schools that are legally registered with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, and follow calendars of their affiliated foreign countries.
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction of South Sudan released a press statement stating that some secondary schools have started admitting students for senior one, which is illegal since the results of primary school education certificate examinations are not out yet. The ministry urges parents and schools not to rush to enroll students prior to the release of the primary results and warns that any school that violates this procedure will be penalized.