Rwandan Peacekeepers (RWANBATT-3, RWANBATT-1 and Rwanda Aviation Unit 11) serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in collaboration with Juba City Council leadership and local population, on Saturday, conducted community “Umuganda” during which they planted trees, provided medical services focusing on anti-Malaria Campaign and cleaning areas of Muniki block council, Juba City.
Also present were the Sector Juba Commander, Brig Gen Abdullah Al Mamun, Director of Muniki Block Council, Timo Wani Marcelino, Rwandan Community in South Sudan, members of South Sudan Waste Management Union, Green Youth Empowerment among others.
After the community work which attracted more than 1000 people, Rwandan Medical Team in collaboration with Society for Family Health in South Sudan (SFH) provided free medical services by testing and treating Malaria for Muniki community whereby 200 residents were treated.
Rwanbatt-3 Contingent Commander, Col Bertin Mukasa CYUBAHIRO explained the significance of Umuganda as a homegrown solution where people come together to work for the community.
All images: taarifa.rw
Newer articles:
- South Sudan to follow up on Russia-Africa summit resolutions - 22/08/2023 06:03
- New research to probe the mental health of young Australian refugees - 22/08/2023 04:07
- Sudan: Pan African’s danger zones - 22/08/2023 03:59
- RSF Claims Seizing Significant Areas of ‘Armored Camp’ in Khartoum - 22/08/2023 03:56
- Cheap goods flood 'Daglo' markets after Sudan looting - 22/08/2023 03:55
Older news items
- Presidents of Kenya, South Sudan resolve to boost infrastructure to spur trade - 21/08/2023 06:01
- African teams out to prove continent's growth at FIBA World Cup - 21/08/2023 04:02
- Continuous shelling in Khartoum and Omdurman kills more than eleven in ‘fiercest battles yet’ - 21/08/2023 03:20
- Sudan: South Kordofan Public Urged to Disregard 'Rumours' Amid Ongoing Violence - 21/08/2023 03:10
- Sudan: Statement on the Situation in South and West Kordofan States - 21/08/2023 02:49
Latest news items (all categories):
- Call For Restraint Within the SPLA-IO - 18/09/2026 14:50
- Pinglu Canal: From a shorter route to closer China - ASEAN ties - 18/09/2026 14:20
- Nuclear Realism and Japan’s Choice: The Comparative Limitations of the Saudi Model and the Justification for Independent Nuclear Armament under a "Three-Front Nuclear Threat" - 18/09/2026 14:05
- South Sudan 2026 Elections: Bill Before Parliament Keeps Salva Kiir in Office - 18/09/2026 13:55
- At least 26 killed in South Sudan tribal clashes - 18/09/2026 13:49
Random articles (all categories):
- South Sudan annual inflation drops to 9.2 percent in May - 20/06/2013 01:38
- OHCHR Adopts Resolution for New Sudan Investigative Committee - 13/10/2023 03:10
- A response to the mere allegations concerted by Mayom Paul Abol Lok against our respected national minister of interior Hon. Paul Mayom Akech - 13/05/2020 15:05
- Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan condemns the attack on a WFP boat-convoy in Lakes and calls for an immediate end to repeated acts of violence - 07/10/2020 06:11
- South Sudan Copyright Design Peer-to-Peer Exchange with the United Republic of Tanzania - 24/11/2020 15:18
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 149695 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28123 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25211 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24472 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22427 times
