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Monthly Archives: February 2012
New issue of the SSMJ!
Dear all, The February issue of the South Sudan Medical Journal is now available on our website – http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com. As well as the current issue, you can find all our previous issues of the journal and also catch up with the … Continue reading
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SOUTH SUDAN: High hopes for defeating “neglected” diseases
Interesting article found on the Irin News website. They are a humanitarian news and analysis site which is linked to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: JUBA, 23 February 2012 (IRIN) – Health workers in the world’s newest country are … Continue reading
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SSMJ Clinical Guidance: How to Insert a Chest Drain
Following on from last weeks article concerning how to treat kerosene poisoning we have another clincical guidance piece for you. This has been taken from the SSMJ’s extensive back catalogue. There is a wealth of articles to explore simply visit: www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com … Continue reading
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Tagged Chest drain, Pleural membrane, south sudan, thoracoscopy
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South Sudan: Health Ministry Declares Nation Meningitis Free
Juba — The health ministry on Friday declared South Sudan meningitis free and denied media reports that an outbreak of the disease had occurred in parts of the country, which reportedly lies in the “meningitis belt.” Lul Riek, the ministry’s … Continue reading
UNICEF, Gender ministry to develop child protection strategy
February 16, 2012 (JUBA) — South Sudan’s ministry of gender, child and social welfare in collaboration with United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday resolved to develop a framework for strategic plans on child protection in the country. Priscilla Nyanyang, … Continue reading
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South Sudan Faces 470,000-Ton Grain Deficit, Food Insecurity
The following article about grain shortages in South Sudan was found in Bloomberg’s Business week: South Sudan faces a grain shortfall of 470,000 metric tons this year, close to half the country’s total consumption, that will make more people food … Continue reading
SSMJ Clinical Guidance: How to treat kerosene poisoning
The South Sudan Medical Journal has an impressive back catalogue of clinical information and guidance which is open to anyone to view. Here at the blog we will be publishing a selection of these excellent articles over the next few … Continue reading
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Tagged clinical guidance, kerosene poisoning, Paraffin poisoning, south sudan
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South Sudan race to compete at London Games
By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – South Sudan, the world’s newest country, hopes to send athletes to the London Olympics but is racing against time to secure membership of various sporting federations and the IOC, the sports minister said on Friday. … Continue reading
Juba Teaching Hospital
For those of you that are interested – Dr Clare Attwood found this video about the work that she was lucky enough to be part of during her time in South Sudan. Just click on the link below to see … Continue reading
Jonglei: Malaria, Malnutrition on the rise after violent clashes
By Julius N. Uma February 5, 2012 (JUBA) — 16-year old Nyayan Giet lies helpless on a metallic bed in a maternity ward at Walgak Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) as she quietly stares at at roof with no ceiling. … Continue reading
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