A reduction in the number of customers saw Pauline spend most of her daytime idle, forcing her to find a hobby in cake baking to keep herself busy.
"Unfortunately, since the pandemic, we have faced significant increases in costs such as licences, food, drinks, energy bills, rent, and more."
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said in a budget speech that total public debt stood at $24.7 billion at the end of last year and was seen rising to $25.7 billion by the end of this month.
The average global life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years to 71.4 years, a level last seen in 2012. Similarly, healthy life expectancy fell by 1.5 years to 61.9 years, also reverting to 2012 figures.
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker has previously admitted in court documents that the vaccine causes side effects such as blood clots and low blood platelet counts.
Managed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the project aims to enhance healthcare not only in South Sudan but also in bordering regions with Sudan and Uganda. It aligns with IGAD's objective of fortifying healthcare systems across the region.
He said all countries needed the capacity to detect and share pathogens presenting a risk.