February 2026 presents a rare opportunity for seasoned medical missionaries to serve in one of the world’s most challenging—and rewarding—mission fields.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, beckons to those called to serve where the need is greatest. This February, Mission Partners For Christ is organizing an exclusive medical mission trip to this remarkable country, where your medical expertise and Christian witness can truly transform lives in profound ways
A Land of Both Promise and Profound Need
South Sudan presents a unique tapestry of opportunity and challenge that will undoubtedly deepen your faith and broaden your perspective on God’s global mission. Here are five compelling facts about this extraordinary nation:
1. A Nation in Crisis: Extreme Poverty Reaches Historic Levels
South Sudan faces one of the world’s most severe poverty crises, with 76% of the population living below the national poverty line and a staggering 90% experiencing extreme poverty—surviving on less than $1 per day. World Bank reports indicate that vulnerability affects over 99% of households, with most families being just one shock away from deeper poverty. This presents an unprecedented opportunity to demonstrate Christ’s love through both medical care and compassionate ministry.
2. Healthcare Crisis: Among the World’s Worst Health Indicators
South Sudan has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world, with a ratio of 2,053.90 per 100,000 live births, and only one doctor for every 65,574 people—far below WHO minimum thresholds. UNICEF reports that child mortality stands at 78 deaths per 1,000 live births, with 75% of child deaths due to preventable diseases like diarrhea, malaria, and pneumonia. Your medical skills will quite literally be life-saving in this environment.
3. Geographic Isolation: Reaching the Unreached
Less than half of South Sudan’s population lives within 3 miles of a functional health facility, and in remote areas, medical care is practically non-existent. Doctors Without Borders describes how people sometimes walk for days or cross borders to neighboring countries to access medical care. Your presence will bring hope to communities that rarely see trained medical professionals.
4. A Harvest Field Ready for the Gospel
While Christianity is prevalent in South Sudan, Operation Mobilization reports that “due to the tribal animist environment, there is risk of new believers adopting syncretistic practices, blending animist beliefs with Christian truths.” Additionally, Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) notes that “there has been a significant influx of refugees from conflicts in the region and few of them have any knowledge of Jesus.” This creates tremendous opportunities for evangelism, discipleship, and deeper biblical teaching alongside medical ministry.
5. The World’s Youngest Nation with a Young Population
South Sudan became the world’s youngest country on July 9, 2011, and is demographically among the youngest nations globally, with roughly half its people under 18 years old. This young population represents an extraordinary opportunity to impact an entire generation through medical care, education, and the Gospel message.
An Adventure That Will Stretch and Strengthen Your Faith
This mission trip offers an unparalleled opportunity for spiritual growth and professional fulfillment. You’ll experience ministry in its purest form—serving in conditions that will test your resourcefulness, deepen your dependence on God, and remind you why you answered the call to medical missions in the first place.
While accommodations will be modest and infrastructure limited, you’ll discover that these very challenges become the backdrop for God’s most powerful work. The simplicity of rural South Sudan strips away distractions, allowing you to focus entirely on what matters most: healing bodies, sharing the Gospel, and demonstrating Christ’s love to those who need it most.
Exclusive Opportunity for Experienced Missionaries
This mission trip is exclusively available to MPFC alumni and individuals with extensive African medical mission experience.
The challenging environment and remote locations require seasoned missionaries who can adapt quickly, work independently, and maintain composure in difficult circumstances.
We are actively seeking medical professionals including:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
Spaces are filling rapidly for this rare opportunity. Don’t wait to apply—the unique nature of this mission and its exclusive qualification requirements mean limited spots are available for this exceptional experience.
Ready to Take Your Next Step in Medical Missions?
Are you a Mission Partners For Christ alumni? Are you a medical missionary with experience serving in Africa?
Apply now for a chance to serve with our team in South Sudan in 2026
For non-alumni: If this opportunity has stirred your heart but you don’t yet qualify for our alumni-only missions, now is the perfect time to begin your journey with Mission Partners For Christ. We encourage you to apply for one of our other upcoming medical mission trips to gain the experience and partnership with MPFC that will prepare you for future alumni-exclusive opportunities like this South Sudan mission.
Your calling to serve the world’s most vulnerable patients may be leading you toward South Sudan. In this young nation where poverty, illness, and spiritual need converge, your medical expertise and Christian witness can write stories of hope that will echo into eternity.
