
Dr. Garang Dakjur Lueth MBBS, MD, FCOG (ECSA).
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - University of Juba.
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Juba School of Medicine, with over eight years of hands-on experience as an obstetrician and gynaecologist. My professional passion lies in strengthening health systems, assuring quality of care, and advancing respectful maternity services across South Sudan and the broader East, Central, and Southern African region.
Current Roles & Responsibilities:
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
University of Juba School of Medicine
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Overseeing curriculum standards, clinical teaching quality, and continuous improvement processes at the School of Medicine
Chairperson, Practice Control Committee
South Sudan General Medical Council, ensuring safe practice standards for all medical professionals
Leadership & Professional Service:
Fellow, East, Central and Southern African College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ECSACOG)
Member, FIGO Standing Committee on Health Systems Strengthening and Respectful Care
South Sudan Representative, ECSACOG Council and SRH Community of Practice
Member, ECSACOG Education, Research & Scientific Committee
Member, South Sudan National MPDSR (Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance & Response) Committee
Member, South Sudan SRH Technical Working Group
I Organized three national conference of South Sudan Sexual and Reproductive Health
I also served as:
President, Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan
Clinical Director, Juba Teaching Hospital
Curriculum Development & Training
Developed the South Sudan National MPDSR Guideline
Contributed to the South Sudan Investment Case on ending preventable maternal death, unmet need for family planning, gender-based violence, and harmful sexual practices
Designed the National Medical Curriculum for Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the Master of Medicine (MMed OBGYN) training program at the University of Juba
Trained numerous general practitioners in EMNOC (Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care), MPDSR processes, and Quality of Care principles
Supervised many undergraduate students on research projects
Research & Publications:
Five articles in peer-reviewed journals
Three additional research studies currently in manuscript form
Mentor and research supervisor for medical students, fostering the next generation of clinician-scientists
Advising & Consulting:
I worked as a Maternal and Child Health Advisor for the Momentum Integrated Health Resilience project, funded by USAID, where I provided technical leadership on maternal health interventions, capacity building, and program evaluation.
I remain committed to enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes through education, policy development, and collaborative research.