SOUTH SUDAN: Vice President Calls for Support to New Catholic Bishop of Malakal Source: CRN

The Vice President of the Republic, Dr James Wani Igga, has called upon the general public of Upper Nile and South Sudan to support the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Malakal, Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador, saying that Christians should not leave him alone in carrying the burden of the devastated Church, CRN reports.

He has further expressed readiness of the Government to work hand in hand with the new bishop.

On his part, Governor of Central Upper Nile Peter Chol Wol, has appealed for continuous prayers to support peace prevalence in Malakal and South Sudan. He earlier appreciated the fact that the town is now calm in terms of security.

After installing the new Bishop, Archbishop Paolino Lukudu Loro has told the faithful to support the new Bishop in his pastoral work in the Diocese of Malakal.

The leaders spoke during the installation of Bishop Stephen Nyodho Ador at Christ the King Cathedral Parish, Malakal. The newly consecrated Bishop thanked the Church leaders, Government, the lay faithful and all stakeholders for helping him reach episcopate and making the occasion a success.

Meanwhile the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that there is no time to waste as Ebola is closer to South Sudan, putting the country at a higher risk.

UNICEF Representative to South Sudan, Dr Mohamed Ag Ayoya has said that the country needs approximately 4.3 million USD just to fund Ebola prevention and preparedness activities.

“With Ebola closer to South Sudan than before, we need to be prepared to deal with an outbreak in the country, but first we must do everything we possibly can to stop the disease from reaching South Sudan,” he stressed.

Active involvement of communities is key to avoid infections. The UNICEF is working closely with the people to create awareness and understanding of transmission routes, and promoting hand washing and good hygiene practices.

Responding to a CRN correspondent, UNICEF Communications specialist Helene Sandbu Ryeng mentioned that Gbudue, Tambura, Maridi, Yei, Nimule, Jubek and Wau are indeed at high risk of Ebola. She has therefore stressed that the need for the funds is immediate.

“If we don’t get the necessary funding, we will not be able to reach out to all the people we need to, with lifesaving messages on Ebola, which is a crucial for prevention and preparedness work in South Sudan,” Sandbu stresses.

UNICEF has appreciated the governments of United Kingdom and Germany, the World Bank and CERF for funding Ebola preparedness and prevention activities in South Sudan.

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