More than 100 outbreaks occur around the world daily and can spread worldwide in just 36 hours due to increased global travel. We all have a responsibility to support epidemic preparedness.

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How Prepared Is South Sudan?

30

Not Ready

South Sudan is not ready for the next epidemic. They have shown commitment to improving preparedness, but an outbreak could cause a devastating loss of lives and disrupt political and economic stability.

South Sudan has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.

What Are South Sudan's Strengths & Gaps?

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Real-Time Surveillance

Reporting

Zoonotic Disease

Top Gaps

Gaps are areas that the country should prioritize to improve so they will be better prepared to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Learn More

Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment

Antimicrobial Resistance

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Are Your Neighbors Ready?

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Epidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now South Sudan is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda?

Neighboring Countries	ReadyScore	Status
Sudan	57	Work to Do
Ethiopia	52	Work to Do
Uganda	51	Work to Do
Kenya	50	Work to Do
Democratic Republic of the Congo	35	Not Ready
Central African Republic	26	Not Ready