(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – South Sudan and Israel have discussed cooperation in first aid training and space science, alongside preparations for the December elections.
The discussions took place during a meeting between the Caretaker Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, and Israeli Ambassador Gershon Kedar.
Ambassador Kedar’s visit to South Sudan from Jerusalem this week included support for a first aid training programme facilitated through MASHAV, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs agency for international development cooperation.
An expert from Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical and disaster response organisation, is conducting a course for South Sudan Red Cross trainers drawn from Juba and all states.
The training equips participants with practical techniques to respond to injuries and save lives using readily available materials in homes, markets, streets and other everyday settings.
This is particularly important where standard first aid equipment is unavailable.
The meeting also reviewed scientific cooperation involving the University of Juba and the Space Science Academy.
Following two to three years of lectures, courses and online workshops involving students, university staff and other stakeholders, work is beginning towards establishing a ground satellite station at the University of Juba.
The station is intended to expand academic and technical opportunities in space science.
