A new health facility funded by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has opened in Lobonok Payam, Central Equatoria State.

The primary healthcare center will offer basic healthcare services, maternity care, besides carrying out immunization program and epidemic control activities, according to a statement by UNHCR South Sudan.

The center has a borehole, furniture, four latrines, and an incinerator. It will be staffed by a medical officer, a pharmacist, a nurse and support staff, the statement says.

It reportedly cost 135,000 US dollars. The facility has been handed over to the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health. 

Photo credit: UNHCR