Inmates at Bor Prison in Jonglei State have received improved sanitation services following the completion of a new septic tank funded by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) through its Quick Impact Projects programme.
The project, implemented by IDEA South Sudan, is intended to improve hygiene conditions for both inmates and prison staff after the previous sanitation system broke down, forcing the use of makeshift waste disposal methods.
Speaking at a handover ceremony on Monday, UNMISS Head of Field Office in Bor, Geetha Pious, said the facility would help restore dignity and improve health conditions in the prison, adding that access to proper sanitation is essential for wellbeing and disease prevention.
Prison officials said the old septic system had been out of service for an extended period, creating difficult and unhygienic conditions inside the facility.
Acting Director of Bor Prison, Paul Anyuat, welcomed the project, saying it had eased longstanding sanitation challenges and improved conditions for inmates and staff.
A representative of IDEA South Sudan, Michael Mabil, urged continued investment in prison services, including sanitation and healthcare, to ensure humane conditions in correctional facilities.
The project is expected to reduce health risks and improve overall hygiene standards at the prison.
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