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UK delivers critical medical aid to SNA to bolster frontline health support

MOGADISHU — The United Kingdom (UK) has reinforced its security partnership with Somalia by delivering 40 Immediate Response Packs (IRPs) to the Somali National Army (SNA). This aid is aimed at significantly enhancing frontline medical support and trauma care for troops engaged in the battle against the Al-Shabaab insurgency.

The handover, led by UK Ambassador to Somalia Charles King, underscores Britain’s sustained commitment to strengthening Somalia’s military health system. Each pack contains critical first-aid and trauma supplies designed to provide immediate care to injured soldiers, thereby helping to reduce fatalities in the field.

Ambassador King stated that the donation is symbolic of the UK’s long-term support, emphasizing: “These packs will help save lives. They are a symbol of the UK’s long-term support to Somalia’s security forces as they work tirelessly to protect their people.”

The initiative was executed in collaboration with the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), reflecting a broader international effort to ensure Somali forces are better equipped to operate independently as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) gradually phases out.

This aid is considered a vital bridge, enabling soldiers to access urgent care before reaching advanced medical facilities, particularly in remote areas where medical evacuation capabilities are limited. By bolstering frontline medical capabilities, the UK aims to reduce preventable deaths among Somali troops and reinforce their operational resilience.

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