The chief of Kpaile Payam in Western Bahr el Ghazal State’s Wau County on Thursday said conflict-displaced people from Western Equatoria State’s Nagero County, who fled to his area, received medical supplies purchased after a fundraising by the Western Equatoria Community in Juba.
Earlier this week, the Government of Western Bahr el Ghazal State donated food and other items to the displaced people and the host community to alleviate their dire situation.
Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Thursday, Karlo Albino Kpaile, the chief of Kpaile Payam, confirmed receipt of the medicines, which he estimated would last at least three months, and other assorted items.
“These drug donations came through the office of the governor of Western Equatoria State, who handed them to the community’s office in Juba with the recommendation from our office here,” he explained. “We need drugs, and this is why they bought and sent these drugs. I came here to receive the donation and take it to go and rescue the people.”
The chief highlighted that the displaced people lack food and utensils and asked traders to contribute to meet their needs. He disclosed that in the coming months, the IDPs, who now have medicine, will require food, clothing, and cooking utensils.
Earlier this week, the IDPs started receiving cash assistance from the International Red Cross (ICRC).
The delivery of this significant medical supply is a critical emergency response aimed at addressing immediate health concerns among the displaced population.