Lawmakers Assess Progress at Yambio Hospital
A delegation from the Western Equatoria State parliament toured Yambio Hospital on Tuesday, checking whether last year’s recommendations had been met.
Caucus leader Rafael Anthony Azaro noted slight gains yet flagged lingering drug gaps, staff shortages and salary arrears, promising a prompt report to the assembly and governor.
Administration’s Daily Struggle for Supplies
Hospital administrator John Peter Sangara detailed daily hurdles: shelves running low on antibiotics, nurses juggling double shifts and a generator that flickers during peak hours.
“Our staff keep showing up despite months of delayed incentives,” Sangara said, stressing that inconsistent supplies impede timely care for thousands who rely on the referral unit.
Community Outlook and Promised Remedies
Civil society voice Odetta Miwai warned of broader fallout, arguing that demotivated health workers translate into longer queues and preventable complications for families in Western Equatoria.
Azaro closed the visit insisting the health docket remains a priority and that additional funds, medicines and power solutions will be sought in collaboration with partners.
Until then, Yambio’s clinicians continue treating patients with limited tools, embodying a quiet resilience that community members describe as both inspiring and unsustainable.