Hon. Joyce Bakwa Agole

17/10/2026

Leadership is not just about impressing people, but about making a meaningful difference in their lives. It is about listening, standing with the people, and turning promises into action.

True leadership is measured not by the applause we receive, but by the lives we touch, the hope we inspire, and the impact we leave behind.

Called to Serve. Committed to Deliver. 🇸🇸

16/10/2026

I had the pleasure of being hosted on Juba Echo TV today, where I reflected on my journey and shared valuable experiences from my time as Minister of Health in Central Equatoria State.

It was an opportunity to look back on my time in office, the lessons learned, and the experiences that continue to shape my commitment to public service.

📺 Watch the interview clip for more!

22/09/2026

21/09/2026

20/09/2026

‎CES HOLDS SUCCESSFUL 6K RUN FOR HEALTH TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING.
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Juba, SMOH - 20 September 2026
‎The Central Equatoria State Minister of Health, Hon. Joyce Bakwa Agole, today graced the successful “6K Run for Health” initiative held in Juba, bringing together health professionals, athletes, young people and members of the public to promote healthy and active lifestyles.
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‎The initiative, which started and finished at Buluk Playground, was jointly organized by the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical Society of South Sudan (PSSS), and Juba Local Athletics Association.
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‎The 6-kilometre run formed part of activities promoting health awareness, physical fitness and disease prevention, while encouraging communities to embrace regular physical activity as an important component of a healthy lifestyle.
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‎Hon. Joyce Bakwa Agole commended the organizers and participants for using sport as a platform to advance health promotion and community engagement.
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‎She emphasized the importance of collaboration between the health, youth, sports and professional sectors in strengthening public health awareness and encouraging communities to take greater responsibility for their wellbeing.
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‎The Ministry of Health further encouraged the public, particularly young people, to make physical activity, healthy living and preventive healthcare part of their daily lives.
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‎The successful event demonstrated the importance of partnership and collective action in promoting a healthier and more active population in Central Equatoria State.
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18/09/2026

‎CES HEALTH MINISTER LAUNCHES FREE MEDICAL CAMP AND BLOOD DRIVE AT MAHAD PHCC.
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Juba, SMOH - 18 September 2026
‎The Central Equatoria State Minister of Health, Hon. Joyce Bakwa Agole, has officially opened a two-day free medical camp and blood donation drive at Mahad Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of South Sudan in collaboration with the South Sudan Doctors Union and the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health.
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‎The medical camp is aimed at providing free medical services to the people of Mahad and strengthening access to essential healthcare services at the primary healthcare level.
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‎Speaking during the opening ceremony, the Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Sudan, Dr. Simon Gore welcomed Hon. Joyce Bakwa to officiate the medical camp and assured the community of the availability of free medical services throughout the two-day exercise.
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‎Dr. Simon Gore also highlighted the importance of collaboration among professional health associations, government institutions and other health partners in bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities.
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‎Hon. Joyce Bakwa Agole appreciated the Pharmaceutical Society of South Sudan and the South Sudan Doctors Union for the initiative, describing the medical camp and blood drive as an important contribution to improving access to healthcare services.
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‎The Minister encouraged the organizers and other health partners to extend similar initiatives to other Primary Health Care Centres across CES, particularly communities in need of additional health support.
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‎Hon. Joyce reaffirmed the Ministry of Health’s commitment to supporting professional associations and partners willing to collaborate with the government in delivering healthcare services to the people of CES.
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‎She further emphasized that partnerships between the government and health professionals remain essential in strengthening the health system.

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