In an effort to rapidly contain the resurgence of cholera in South Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has secured oral cholera vaccine to vaccinate the communities in Leer Town and other areas.
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![WHO secures oral cholera vaccines to slow down the spread in remote areas of South Sudan](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/who_oral_cholera_vaccination_campaign_in_the_former_unity_state_24_02_2017.jpg?itok=dz4GGeL4)
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.
![Partnership with UN needed to reinvigorate “green stability” in Western Equatoria](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/partnership_with_un_needed_to_reinvigorate_green_stability_in_western_equatoria_23_02_2017_-_photo.jpg?itok=qBFxts7v)
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.
![Security essential to reinvigorating bread basket of South Sudan (Statement Attributable to the Office of the Spokesperson United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Yambio, 23 February, 2017)](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/srsg_for_statement_on_website.jpg?itok=mzxOldIF)
UNMISS chief David Shearer on his visit to Yambio on 22 February.
![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.
![President Kiir pledges to improve relations with United Nations](https://unmiss.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/styles/380x220/public/field/image/unmiss_chief_meets_president_kiir_-_my_job_will_be_done_when_unmiss_can_leave_25_01_2017_-_photo_1.jpg?itok=8DFDYuh2)
President Salva Kiir today pledged to improve relations with the United Nations. The photo shows Mr. Kiir in a meeting with the UNMISS chief David Shearer on 25 January.