Ministry of Finance and Planning Allocates SSP 1 Billion for Emergency Cholera Response

Juba, MoH, 13 January 2025 — Ministry of Finance and Planning Allocates SSP 1 Billion for Emergency Cholera Response

In a significant initiative to address the ongoing Cholera epidemic, the Ministry of Finance and Planning has allocated SSP 1 billion for emergency response efforts. This funding is intended to combat the crisis effectively, mobilising vital resources to safeguard public health and safety.

Dr. Harriet Akello Pasquale, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, detailed the allocation plan, stating that 60% of the funds will be directed towards activities at the state level.  “These funds will support various response and cholera-related initiatives nationally and locally.” Said Hon. Harriet 

The Ministry has pledged to ensure transparency in the allocation and use of these funds and to provide detailed reporting to the Ministry of Finance. Dr. Harriet thanked the Ministry of Finance and Planning for supporting the health sector during this critical time.

The Ministry of Health declared the cholera epidemic on 28 October 2024, particularly impacting Renk County in Upper Nile State, which serves as a significant entry point for many refugees and returnees fleeing conflict in Sudan. 

As of 13 January 2025, the outbreak had reached 19320 cases, resulting in 334 fatalities. In the past week alone, 2,818 new cases were reported, a decrease from 3,296 cases the previous week and indicating a 15% reduction in weekly incidence. Notably, Mayom County in Unity State has reported the highest number of cases and fatalities in the past 48 hours.

The allocation of these funds was announced in the presence of Hon. Benjamin Ayala Kayongua, Undersecretary of Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, along with officials from the Ministry of Health.