BOR
Bor City, the capital of Jonglei State in South Sudan, is situated on the eastern bank of the Al-Jabal River, approximately 140 kilometers north of Juba.
Demographics
- Population: As of 2024, Bor’s estimated population is approximately 727,583.
- Area: The city encompasses approximately 6,996.5 km².
- Population Density: This translates to a population density of approximately 104.06 persons per square kilometer.
Healthcare Infrastructure
- The healthcare system in the city is primarily dependent on a mix of public and private health facilities, as well as humanitarian aid organizations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Bor City has a limited number of hospitals, primary health centers (PHCs), and clinics, with Bor State Hospital serving as the main referral facility. However, this hospital and other health facilities are often under-equipped, with a shortage of essential medicines, laboratory services, and trained personnel. Many patients travel to Juba or rely on humanitarian organizations for specialized medical care.
List of Hospitals
- Bor State Hospital, also known as Bor Central Hospital, serves as the main government-managed healthcare facility in the area.
- In addition to Bor State Hospital, there are several Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) and Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) in the area. One such facility is the Kol-Merek PHCU, which is managed by the Ministry of Health and is reported to be functional.