UNMISS Deputy Special Representative Pays Courtesy Call on Health Minister to Bolster Cholera Response Efforts

Juba | June 13, 2025 – UNMISS Deputy Special Representative Pays Courtesy Call on Health Minister to Bolster Cholera Response Efforts

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that the National Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, welcomed Ms. Anita Kiki Gbheo, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), for a productive courtesy call. Ms. Anita extended her congratulations to Hon. Minister Cleto Rial on her recent appointment.

The high-level meeting centered on strengthening collaborative efforts to effectively manage ongoing cholera outbreaks in various parts of the country. Both parties reiterated their commitment to fostering enhanced cooperation among the government, UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and International Partners, all operating under the strategic leadership of the Ministry of Health. A key outcome of the discussion was the agreement to integrate comprehensive cholera response measures directly into existing flood response strategies, a crucial step in preparing for a potential surge in cases with the upcoming rainy season.

Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial expressed her sincere gratitude for the fruitful discussions with Deputy UNMISS SRSG Ms. Anita Kiki. She emphasized the critical importance of immediate and sustained action, particularly as the flooding season approaches, which could exacerbate public health challenges.

The Minister also outlined the Ministry's proactive plans to conduct regional visits to hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that essential health assistance and interventions reach all affected populations across South Sudan.