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Juba: Al-Naeim Mubarak Kuol
JCONAM College celebrated the graduation of 44 nurses and 39 midwives from South Sudan at the Nyakuron Cultural Center. Suzanne Mandong, the representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in South Sudan, stated that investing in human resources in the health sector is an investment in the future of the country because every midwife represents the health of women, families, and communities in the region, which is exactly what South Sudan needs.
Graduation ceremonies are a significant occasion and represent the culmination of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, celebrating the remarkable achievements accomplished after successfully completing the training program.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Harriet Akello Pasquale, thanked the Embassy of Canada in South Sudan, Amref Health Africa, Médecins Sans Frontières, and UNFPA South Sudan for their ongoing efforts to improve the healthcare system in the country.
She said: “To the Embassy of Canada in South Sudan, thank you, your support has been essential in strengthening the education system in South Sudan through the midwifery project, and to UNFPA South Sudan, the importance of your work in sexual and reproductive health cannot be overstated.”
Michael Rymek, Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Canada, who spoke at the event, said: “I am inspired by the stories of midwives and nurses in South Sudan who are committed to saving lives despite the challenges. Canada’s investment reflects a belief in the future of South Sudan, a belief we share with partners like UNFPA in empowering everyone, especially women and girls, to thrive through strengthened health systems.”
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