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South Sudan: Sweden Invests $8.4 Million for Improving the Health and Well-Being of Women, Girls and Young People in South Sudan


Sweden announced its commitment of 90 million Swedish Krona ($8.4 million) to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, to implement its fourth Country Programme on sexual and reproductive health and rights, in support of the Government and people of South Sudan.

UNFPA Representative Dr. Demola Olajide acknowledged the support of the Swedish Government towards the improvement of access to maternal and newborn care, family planning, and prevention and response to gender-based violence in South Sudan.

“This generous contribution from the Government and people of Sweden continues to support the implementation of interventions to provide integrated sexual and reproductive health services in the country, especially improving the well-being of women, girls and young people,” said Dr. Olajide.

The funding is aimed at helping strengthen reproductive health programmes and responding to gender-based violence.

Source: All Africa