With many patients in need of medical attention, the main health facility at Majok Noon Village in Twic County of Warrap State has run out of medicine, putting the lives of patients at risk.
Michael Manut Lual, a nurse at Majok Noon Healthcare Centre (PHCC), told Radio Tamazuj on Friday that the health facility has been experiencing a shortfall in medicine.
"We have been suffering from floods and we receive many patients, but no drugs they get when clinical officers prescribe the medication. The consignment we received in the last two months got finished," he said.
"Last week, we held a meeting with the Director-General of the Ministry of Health and County health director on how to get drugs, but they said getting drugs will not be possible soon unless another consignment comes from Juba," he said.
Joseph Aguer, a clinical officer at Majok Noon Healthcare Centre, confirmed the health facility had run out of medicine and said malaria and pneumonia infection cases are on the rise among adults and children in the area.
"Yes, it is true we have run out of medicines that come from the national government in Juba. As I am speaking now, there are many malaria cases. Every day we receive about 100 patients," he explained said.
The health official appealed for intervention by supporting the health facility with medical supplies.
For his part, Twic County Commissioner Deng Tong said the poor condition of roads makes it difficult for people residing in remote villages to access health services in the county headquarters.
"In terms of health, we have some health facilities but some of them are cut off that’s why it is difficult for people to access Mother Teresa’ Hospital,” he explained.
People in most parts of South Sudan have very poor access to health care. Poor access to health services, a limited number of health workers and lack of access to health services have produced some of the worst health indicators in the world.