Authorities in Jonglei State have announced the untimely demise of the former director-general in the state health ministry on Sunday in Khartoum.
Rachel Amuor Pach, Jonglei state minister of health and environment told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that Dr. Abraham Gai Kuch Kon, the former Director General in the ministry died on Sunday after a long battle with an illness.
While passing her condolence message, minister Amuor praised the late as a nationalist, adding that his death is a great loss to the South Sudanese people.
“As a specialist doctor, Dr. Gai sacrificed his life for the people of Jonglei State despite difficulties in Bor. I know Dr. Gai as a humble man. For me and the ministry of health, his death is a real loss. He was someone very committed,” she added.
However, the minister did not provide any information on the burial plans but promised to avail information as soon as it is available.