We are the WMA

Our History

The Warrap Medical Association (WMA) was founded in 2021 by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, laboratory professionals, and public health specialists who recognized the pressing need for increased medical specialization, health education, and awareness in Warrap State. With a primary focus on enhancing the health systems and improving the quality of healthcare services provided, the WMA aims to encourage more doctors to pursue medical specialty training. By doing so, they aspire to address the current shortage of specialized medical professionals in the region. Furthermore, the association endeavors to raise public awareness about health-related issues and promote health education initiatives. Committed to making a positive impact on the overall well-being of the community, the Warrap Medical Association is poised to create lasting improvements in healthcare delivery.

Our Objectives

  • To promote teamwork and strengthen relations among medical professionals in Warrap State

  • To advocate for the rights of patients and healthcare workers.

  • To promote the professional development of health professionals hailing from or working in Warrap State

  • To promote research and innovation in healthcare delivery in Warrap State and surrounding communities

  • To raise awareness on healthy living and health-related issues in Warrap State.

  • To collaborate with other organizations to improve quality and access to health services in Warrap State.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improvem the health of the people of Warrap State through the promotion of quality medical care, health education and research. We are confident that we can achieve our goals. We believe that by working together, we can make a difference in the lives of the people of Warrap State.

Our Vision

We envision Warrap State where everyone has access to quality, and affordable health care. We're on a mission to improve the health of the people of Warrap State. We believe that everyone has the right to quality, affordable healthcare, and we are committed to providing that care.

Our Strategic Plan

  • Strengthening and establishing WMA Secretariat offices, internal systems and structures, including financial and human resources management; governance; monitoring & evaluation; and information communication & technology (ICT).

  • Strengthening WMA financial base through prudent financial management including by saving and investment of available funds towards self sustainability.

  • Enhancing the WMA image and public relations (PR) through marketing to enable it influence action on its members’ concerns and national health.

  • Increasing Membership through products innovation including new activities of direct interest to members and public education.

  • Improving quality of health care services to the people of Warrap State.

  • Partnership with South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC) for the promotion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and accreditation of doctors.

  • Partnership with the South Sudan Drugs and Food Control Authority (DFCA), and Pharmaceutical Society of South Sudan (PSSS) to ensure safe manufacture and distribution of drugs.

  • Collaboration with South Sudan Ministry of Health and Warrap State Ministry of Health for provision of curative, rehabilitative, preventive and promotive health care as well as prevention of disease in Warrap State.

  • Collaboration with Community Based Organization, National Health Organizations, Civil Society Organizations (CSO’s) and Human Rights groups for advocacy for human and health rights.

  • Partnership with universities, medical schools, science institutes and other institutions of higher learning for education and training of medical doctors and other health professionals as well as research in various health issues.

  • WMA has strong linkages and presence in South Sudan's communities and members of the association hold regular free medical camps as well as outreach medical services in both rural and urban communities.

Our Achievements

137
Registered Members

096
CME Webiners Per Year

030
Scholars and Sponsorships Per Year