Minister of Health Leads High-Level Mission to Deliver Medical Supplies in Maiwut County

Posted on: 2026-05-11. Hol Joseph - MoH Communication Officer

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Minister of Health Leads High-Level Mission to Deliver Medical Supplies in Maiwut County

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MAIWUT, Upper Nile State – In a significant move to bolster healthcare services in the Eastern Upper Nile region, the National Minister of Health, Hon. Luke Thompson Thoan Teny, arrived in Maiwut County today to oversee the direct delivery of essential medicines and medical supplies.

 

The Minister was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including:

• Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative.
• Dr. Atem Nathan, Director General for Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health.

 

A Warm Reception and Strategic Oversight

 

Upon arrival, the delegation was received by the Acting Commissioner of Maiwut County, Hon. Isaiah Tut, along with community leaders and residents. The team proceeded to Maiwut County Hospital, where the official handover of the medical consignment took place.

 

During his address to the gathered crowd, Hon. Luke Thompson expressed a deep personal connection to the region, describing Eastern Upper Nile as his "second home." He emphasized that the delivery mission is part of a broader commitment by the Ministry to ensure that no part of the country is left behind in the provision of life-saving healthcare.

 

Key Commitments from the Visit

 

The visit served as both a delivery mission and an assessment of the local health infrastructure. Highlights from the Minister’s speech included:

 

• Sustained Medical Support: A pledge to provide a consistent supply chain of essential drugs to the county.
• Addressing Urgent Needs: An assurance that the Ministry is actively working to address the specific medical challenges faced by the people of Maiwut.
• Partnership for Health: Acknowledgement of the critical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) in improving primary healthcare delivery across South Sudan.

 

"We are committed to addressing the medical needs of our people here. Maiwut is a priority, and this mission is just one step in our ongoing effort to strengthen the health sector in this region." — Hon. Luke Thompson Thoan Teny

 

The Acting Commissioner, Hon. Isaiah Tut, thanked the Minister and his team for their timely intervention, noting that the supplies will significantly alleviate the pressure on the county’s health facilities.