Minister of Health Meets with WFP Country Director to Discuss Nutrition and Food Security
Minister of Health Meets with WFP Country Director to Discuss Nutrition and Food Security
Posted on: 2025-07-15. Hol Joseph - MoH Communication Officer
Juba, South Sudan – Today, July 15, 2025 - Minister of Health Meets with WFP Country Director to Discuss Nutrition and Food Security
The National Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, held a productive meeting with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country Director, Mrs. Mary Ellen McGroarty. The discussions centered on potential cooperation to tackle critical issues of nutrition and food security across South Sudan.
The core of the meeting focused on bolstering current nutrition programs and identifying innovative approaches to enhance access to nutritious food, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable women and children. Both parties acknowledged the vital role of strong partnerships between the WFP and the National Ministry of Health in the ongoing fight against child malnutrition and food insecurity.
Honorable Minister Rial expressed her sincere gratitude to Mrs. Mary for the visit, highlighting the importance of this initial engagement. Mrs. Mary, in turn, thanked Minister Sarah Cleto Rial for her time and expressed enthusiasm for future collaborations.
This meeting signifies a crucial step towards strengthening efforts to improve the health and well-being of the South Sudanese population through enhanced nutrition and food security initiatives.
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