Save the Children Country Director Pays Courtesy Call on Health Minister

Juba | MoH, 3 July 2025 — Save the Children Country Director Pays Courtesy Call on Health Minister

This morning, the Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, received Mr. Christopher Nyamandi, the Country Director for Save the Children, on a courtesy visit. Their discussion centered on Save the Children's vital work in providing essential health services for children across South Sudan.

Mr. Christopher opened the meeting by congratulating Hon. Rial on her recent appointment as the National Minister of Health. The conversation then quickly turned to the pressing needs of children in South Sudan, with a particular focus on nutrition and ensuring access to basic health services.

Minister Sarah Cleto emphasized the critical importance of collaboration in addressing the nation's significant nutrition challenges and protecting the overall well-being of South Sudanese children. She highlighted that partnerships are key to overcoming these hurdles.

Reaffirming Save the Children's dedication, Mr. Christopher reiterated the organization's unwavering commitment to ensuring that all children in South Sudan have the opportunity to survive, learn, and grow. This commitment, he noted, directly contributes to the nation's broader development.

The Ministry of Health looks forward to continued partnership with organizations like Save the Children to improve health outcomes for all children in South Sudan.