Rwandan police officers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have provided medical services to 946 people in Juba as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare in the country.
The two-day medical outreach began on October 15, 2026, and was conducted by members of Rwanda Formed Police Unit RWAFPU3-8 in collaboration with Rwandan military personnel also serving in the peacekeeping mission.
The services were delivered at Luri Rwoke Health Centre in Juba, with support from other partners, including Solange Umuhoza, a representative of the Society for Family Health, and officials from the Ministry of Health of Central Equatoria State, led by Director General of Health Dr James Wani Tom.
The outreach offered general medical consultations and treatment for various illnesses, dental care, services for pregnant women and eye care.
Participants also received information on Ebola prevention and control.
A total of 946 people benefited from the initiative, including 337 men and 609 women.
Dr James Wani Tom thanked the Rwandan police and military personnel for their contribution to improving healthcare for local communities.
“We thank you for your commendable work in caring for the communities you are protecting by providing them with medical services. Your contribution to improving healthcare is recognised and appreciated. We also thank your country for establishing this programme to provide medical care to the population,” he said.
The commander of the Rwandan police contingent in Juba, SSSP Dativa Iribagiza, thanked the Ministry of Health and local authorities for their efforts in organising the outreach and mobilising residents to attend.
Iribagiza encouraged community members to continue making use of the available healthcare services and assured them that medical assistance would continue to be provided to residents of the area.
Such outreach activities form part of the Rwandan police contingent’s community support efforts in South Sudan, focusing on basic healthcare, medical screening, treatment and public education on disease prevention and healthy living.
