South Sudan | Programme areas | Integrated prevention and control of communicable diseases

Integrated prevention and control of communicable diseases

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Under this programme area, WHO provides:

policy and technical support

equips the health system to detect, assess, respond and cope with epidemics and pandemic-prone diseases

develops, strengthens and maintains the capacity of the Ministry of Health to detect, report and respond to disease

supports the Ministry of Health to ensure greater impact of immunization services

supports the Ministry of Health to maintain HIV prevalence at less than 2%

supports the Ministry of Health to provide effective coordination and prevent, control, eliminate and eradicate neglected tropical diseases.

Key health-related statistics

Total population (000s) 8260
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births) 2054.0
Total life expectancy at birth (years) 42.0

Source: Country statistical profiles (2013)

South Sudan country profile