Current situation in South Sudan
Even after independence from Sudan in 2011, the country never came to rest. A civil war has been raging for over a decade, forcing more than 1.8 million South Sudanese to refuge in their own country. In addition, recurring floods and droughts jeopardize the livelihoods of many families. They have to leave their villages. In addition, since April 2023, over 400,000 people have sought refuge from the violence in neighboring Sudan in the already overcrowded reception camps.
In temporary camps or makeshift shelters, there is a lack of food, clean water and medical care. The few health facilities that do exist are on the verge of collapse. Diseases often cannot be treated. In many regions, people have no access to clean drinking water or toilets. Only around a quarter of the population even has a latrine. As a result, diseases such as cholera or diarrhea are spreading and endangering women and children in particular, who are also at risk of malnutrition.
How does humedica help?
In the north of the country, on the border with Sudan, humedica is helping refugees in reception camps with access to basic medical care, clean drinking water and measures to combat malnutrition.
By improving basic medical care, e.g. through medical equipment, medicines, educational work
With examinations and advice on malnutrition
With the construction or renovation of water systems for clean drinking water
With the provision of adequate sanitary and hygiene facilities and their management
With the distribution of relief supplies such as hygiene articles
How you can help:
With 15 euros you provide malaria treatment for a patient.
With 85 euros you provide a water container for clean water for hand washing (40-50 liters).
With 170 euros you provide an examination couch.