Thousands of children are dying because they cannot reach health facilities and the life-saving treatment they need. This is a reflection of geographic barriers, weak health systems and lack of infrastructure. It also conveys profound humanitarian failure.
By: Casie Tesfai
There are only about 186 miles of paved roads in the entire country of South Sudan. Most of the country is linked only by dirt tracks, which are impassable for up to nine months due to the rain. Some individuals can only access a health facility by walking eight hours through water and mud. Many severely malnourished children will never complete the journey.
Thousands of children are dying because they cannot reach health facilities and the life-saving treatment they need.