The South Sudan Medical Journal exists to inform, educate and positively influence the development of Health Services in South Sudan.
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Vol 18. No 2. May 2025
EDITORIAL
Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis
Edward Kenyi
Established in 1992 by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the world celebrates the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) on 5 May yearly to celebrate and raise awareness about the midwifery profession. This year’s theme is “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.”
In many countries, midwives are the first contact a pregnant woman makes for antenatal care. Midwives are critical in identifying, preventing, and/or managing and referring complications or problems as they arise, as well as delivering the baby and providing postnatal care for the mother and newborn. Early identification of complications ensures early intervention by skilled medical providers to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality.
10th East African Health and Scientific Conference Concludes in Juba with Calls for Investment in Scientific and Digital Health Innovations
27 June 2025
The 10th East African Health and Scientific Conference has successfully concluded in Juba, South Sudan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening regional health cooperation. The three-day event brought together over 300 participants from across East African Community (EAC) member states under the theme "Addressing Health Priorities and Advancing East African Regional Health Agenda to Meet Global Health Targets."
A resounding call for investment in scientific health and digital health innovations echoed from the country's leadership during the closing sessions of the conference.