Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Experts have demonstrated systems capable of sending instant emergency alerts to mobile phones, as South Sudan steps up efforts to strengthen its disaster response mechanisms.
The demonstrations took place during a national workshop organized by the National Communication Authority under Pillar Three of the Early Warning for All initiative, led globally by the International Telecommunication Union.
The workshop brought together stakeholders, including the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the Peace Commission, and mobile network operators, to address gaps in the delivery of emergency warning messages.
Opening the event, NCA Director General Rizig Dominic Samuel said timely and reliable information is needed to protect lives during disasters.
“A lot of natural disasters and extreme weather events are likely to increase,” Rizig said. “That is why we are here—to analyze and come up with ways to help our people and raise awareness in affected communities.”
He also said the workshop is part of efforts to improve coordination among institutions involved in disaster preparedness and communication systems.
Participants attended sessions led by ITU experts, focusing on improving communication during crises through digital tools and mapping systems used to monitor connectivity.
Demonstrations included multi-channel platforms designed to ensure emergency alerts reach citizens nationwide, with particular focus on cell broadcast technology, which enables rapid transmission of messages directly to mobile phones.
Participants also explored Disaster Connectivity Maps and the Common Alerting Protocol, tools aimed at improving coordination and expanding coverage during emergencies.
The workshop ended with discussions on strengthening communication infrastructure and improving emergency alert systems to ensure faster information flow during disasters.
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