The Ministry of Health was established among the government institution including the Ministries and commission. It evolved over the year to become the Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan after the independence 9th July 2011. Honorable Dr. Riek Gai Kok is the current Minister of Health.
The Minister Dr. Riek Gai Kok has set a number of priorities for Ministry since assuming office. This include increasing the number of Health workers trained, expanding the number of facilities across the country, improving the management, motivation and development of Health workers and ensuring robust systems are in place to further all of these goals.