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Welcome to South Sudanese Women In Medicine
Who We Are

South Sudanese Women in Medicine (SSWIM) is a dynamic, membership-based non-profit organization rallying the agency of South Sudanese women medical doctors, pharmacists, and dentists to transform the health landscape of South Sudan. SSWIM exists to amplify the voices, roles, and influence of medical women across the country, because we believe that sustainable healthcare systems are only possible when women in medicine are empowered, connected, and at the forefront.


We are more than a professional body. We are a movement that mobilizes collective expertise, nurtures leadership, and drives equitable access to quality healthcare, especially for women, adolescents, children, and persons in need of mental health services.

Our Mission

To improve healthcare outcomes in South Sudan by unlocking the full potential of South Sudanese medical women through service, advocacy, mentorship, and professional development. We do this by fostering a robust ecosystem of education, strategic influence, cross-sectoral collaboration, and community-driven solutions.

Our Vision

To become South Sudan’s premier medical multispecialty organization dedicated to advancing healthcare and health service provision through the leadership and active engagement of South Sudanese women in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry.

What We Do
Health Equity

Championing improved health programes for South Sudanese, with a sharp focus on women, adolescents, and children..

Professional Empowerment

Elevating the careers, skills, and leadership pathways of South Sudanese women in medicine.

Policy Advocacy

Positioning medical women as strategic players in shaping health and development policies at all levels.

Representation & Protection

Safeguarding the rights and interests of women in medicine within public, private, and policy spaces.

Networking & Visibility

Building national and global bridges to connect South Sudanese medical women with their peers, mentors, and changemakers.

Our Team
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Dr. GEORGE GOGONYA

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NANCY CHARLES

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ROBERT OTTO

Donors & Sponsers
Why SSWIM Matters

In a nation navigating the complex intersections of fragility, inequality, and health system gaps, SSWIM is forging a new path, one where medical women are not just part of the health system but central to its transformation. We are the hands that heal, the voices that advocate, and the minds that innovate for a healthier South Sudan.


If you believe in health equity, women's leadership, and the power of professional sisterhood, then SSWIM is your movement, your network, and your home to join or support.

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