"Unraveling the Mystery: Battling South Sudan's Neurological Disorder"

Nodding syndrome, a mysterious neurological disorder, has affected thousands of children in South Sudan's Western Equatoria state, with its cause still unknown and no cure found. The disease, which leads to seizures and social isolation, has been linked to exposure to black-fly bites and onchocerciasis infection. Efforts to eradicate the black fly and treat onchocerciasis have shown promise in reducing new cases. Specialized clinics providing free epilepsy drugs have helped improve the lives of affected individuals, with some successfully returning to school and overcoming stigma.