My name is Noon Makor, and I'm from South Sudan. I work with Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in the Abyei project. I started working as a Community Health Worker with MSF in 2017 in Agok, South Sudan. Later, I progressed to become a Health Promotion Officer and now, I am a Health Promotion Supervisor.
I am optimistic about the future of healthcare in South Sudan. The evolving humanitarian landscape, coupled with the continuous efforts of organizations like MSF,signals a promising trajectory.
Since 2017, I've witnessed the significant impact MSF has on healthcare in communities, particularly in South Sudan. We face many challenges and do our best to meet them. As a Health Promotion Supervisor, my role involves building the communities’ awareness and engagement in disease prevention and sensitising them to the importance of donating blood. One of my proudest achievements are the community awareness campaigns we conduct. It is heartening to see the positive changes in our communities.
One of the most significant aspects of our work is addressing medical needs during the rainy seasons when malaria cases spike. The teamwork and collaboration among the staff is inspiring. During the rainy season, many areas are inaccessible, making access to the remaining functional health clinics impossible. Despite this issue, we can bring medical care closer to people through integrated community healthcare (ICCM) activities managed by community members. These outreach initiatives enable us to provide medical care and awareness messages to people normally deprived of healthcare. We provide treatment for malaria, leishmaniasis, parasitosis, chronic malnutrition and hypertension.
As a South Sudanese and an MSF staff member, I am deeply motivated by the dedication and teamwork of my colleagues. The opportunity to interact with people from diverse backgrounds has been enriching - It's a constant learning experience that broadens my perspective. Looking ahead, I see immense potential for continued improvement in humanitarian interventions in South Sudan.
I am optimistic about the future of healthcare in South Sudan. The evolving humanitarian landscape, coupled with the continuous efforts of organizations like MSF, signals a promising trajectory. As a Health Promotion Supervisor, I am privileged to contribute to this progress by raising awareness and empowering communities to take charge of their health.