UN General Assembly
2024

Pandemic preparedness and response through a multisector approach put us on a path to tackle public health emergencies, such as responding to the current MPOX pandemic and other disease epidemics in the country. Most importantly, our commitment to address the burden of both infectious disease and the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, as we aim at reducing morbidity and mortality rates, remains our top priority. Succeeding to achieve all the above will promote the Sustainable Development Goals of health targets of 2030, which will enhance the strategies for the “Africa we Want” by 2063. Mr. President, As part of our commitment to transforming education, the government of South Sudan recognizes every child’s right to quality education as well as addressing the issues of access, equity, and inclusion. Based on this premise, the government’s commitment has been translated into several actions or interventions. Primarily, His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit reiterated the government’s policy of universal basic education for all children regardless of their background or gender in February 2023.