The World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) have delivered essential medicines and supplies to the communities affected by the cholera outbreak in the Islands of Jonglei and Greater Lakes.
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Perhaps not the best cocktail in town, but oral cholera vaccine does slow down the spread of the potentially fatal disease. Worth a shot. Photo by WHO.
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They should be farming, but can't. The Western Equatoria part of South Sudan, known for and proud of its traditional self-sufficiency and status as "bread basket" of the country, has seen agricultural output drop as a result of conflict.
![UNMISS SRSG David Shearer press briefing near verbatim transcription 22 February 2017](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/presser_photo7.jpg?itok=kH2B-MAK)
UNMISS chief David Shearer (left) and Spokesperson Daniel Dickinson at Wednesday's press briefing in Juba, a first for Mr. Shearer.
![UNMISS launches repair work of 35 kilometres of road in Luri County as part of nationwide effort](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/unmiss_launches_repair_work_of_35_kilometres_of_road_in_luri_county_21_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=OTrXze03)
UNMISS engineering troops repairing a stretch of road near Gudele Bridge, Juba. In total, UNMISS engineers from various countries are working on improving 1,200 kilometres of roads around the country.