The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund or CERF approved 5.4 million US dollars to strengthen emergency medical capacity to assist the people of Jonglei state.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday UN also approved two helicopters to access and treat injured civilians or evacuate them.The fund will boost partners’ capacity to treat patients injured in clashes by providing needed medical equipment, supplies and support staff.
UN Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan Toby Lanzer expressed deep concern about civilians safety in Jonglei.
He said the fund will help to access remote areas and people struck by violence.
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