Women in Goroyom Two in New Site have petitioned the Central Equatoria State government over the lack of nearby healthcare facilities and poor road infrastructure, saying the conditions continue to put the lives of pregnant women and newborns at risk. The petition was presented on Tuesday to Central Equatoria State Health Minister Joyce Bakwa Agole, who accepted it and pledged that the ministry would work to address the community’s concerns. She said similar challenges affect surrounding areas, including parts of Lainya and Wonduruba counties, where damaged health facilities, poor infrastructure and a shortage of emergency transport continue to limit access to healthcare. Central Equatoria State, like much of South Sudan, faces persistent challenges in delivering healthcare services because of weak infrastructure, shortages of medical personnel and limited access to essential medicines, particularly in remote areas. Health experts say expanding access to maternal healthcare, increasing the availability of skilled birth attendants and improving transport infrastructure are critical to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.