In rural South Sudan, a simple infection can be deadly. Crowded wards and limited supplies put patients at risk. Across Africa, on average, 1 in 8 hospitalized patients (about 12.8%) acquire a healthcare-associated infection — more than twice the rate in developed countries.

St Therese Mission Hospital is leading the way in South Sudan. We have been recognized as having the strongest compliance to infection prevention and control practices and waste management best practices in the country. We are doing everything we can to protect our patients from getting an infection while in our care.

But we need your support so we can continue to purchase supplies to make alcohol-based hand gel, personal protective equipment for our staff, extra parts for our sterilizer in our theatre and supplies to properly clean and disinfect critical items used in our hospital, keeping every patient safe.

Every person deserves healthcare that is safe, effective, and life-saving—no matter where they are. Your support will allow us to continue our vision of being a leader of infection prevention and control in South Sudan elevating the quality of care we provide our community.