Juba Military Hospital is treating more than 700 patients, many with gunshot injuries, putting pressure on South Sudan’s health system amid shortages of medicines, surgical supplies, and emergency support, officials say.
This was reveled during a visit by Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, Vice President for Service Cluster, who toured the hospital after recent violence at a gold mining site in Khor-Kaltan near Jebel Iraq, southwest of Juba.
During his visit, Abdelbagi met survivors of the attack, where
21 injured individuals were admitted to the hospital.
Two later died from their injuries, while three have since
been discharged. Others remain under treatment, including a mother and her
child.
“It was a deeply emotional moment walking from bed to bed
and seeing their condition firsthand. These are innocent, hardworking young
people whose lives were disrupted by violence they did not deserve,” Abdelbagi said
on Sunday.
Hospital management, led by Chep Chuot Chep, briefed Abdelbagi
on the challenges facing the institution, particularly as it continues to
absorb patients from conflict-related incidents across the country.
“With over 700 patients currently under care, there is an
urgent need for more medicines, surgical supplies, and emergency support,” Abdelbagi
stated after meeting administrators.
Abdelbagi said immediate steps would be taken to address
critical gaps.
“I will raise this matter with the top leadership to ensure
long-term support and strengthening of the hospital,” he echoed.
The hospital remains under heavy strain as South Sudan’s
primary referral center for gunshot injuries.