Juba, 8 March 2024 – In South Sudan, driving has historically been perceived as a male-only occupation. Nevertheless, this stereotype has been challenged by three inspirational feminine drivers; Lucia Khamis, Jokudu Rejoice and Inna Medina – who’re passionately devoted to serving underserved communities by delivering healthcare nationwide.

Lucia Khamis, the primary feminine driver at WHO South Sudan, mentioned, “Ladies can accomplish something that males can do.” Regardless of the challenges she faces, Lucia takes nice delight in contributing to the welfare of her neighborhood.

Lately, Jokudu returned to her responsibility station in Juba after finishing a month-long deployment to help WHO’s response efforts in addressing the well being wants of individuals fleeing armed battle from Sudan to South Sudan. Jokudu’s unwavering dedication to her work is really inspirational. Jokudu mentioned, “I missed my youngsters and household whereas within the area, however my compassion for the susceptible youngsters and households I served gave me the power to persevere.

“In a fleet of over 40 drivers, WHO is blessed to have these amazingly gifted feminine drivers in our crew,” mentioned Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Consultant for South Sudan.

WHO’s thirteenth Basic Programme of Work (2019-23) acknowledges the significance of selling gender equality and mainstreaming gender within the group’s work. WHO South Sudan’s recruitment of the three girls drivers between 2022 and 2023 is a testomony to its dedication to empowering girls and selling gender range and inclusion within the office.

WHO is dedicated to selling gender equality and fairness in any respect ranges of its work and appears ahead to recruiting extra feminine drivers.

Technical contacts:

Mr Alieu Wadda, Electronic mail: wadda [at] who.int

Mr Laurent Hieu PHUNG-BOTHOREL, Electronic mail: phungbothorella [at] who.int