HARGEISA — A delegation from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has opened a kidney dialysis center in the Republic of Somaliland for the benefit of more than 30 patients per day. The move comes in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al …
Read More »FAO launches project to enhance food security by increasing job opportunities
MOGADISHU — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently announced the launch of a three-year project developed in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the European Union (EU). The Resilient Fisheries and Livestock Value Chain for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Somalia (RAAISE) …
Read More »EU and WHO Somalia sign multi-year agreement to combat COVID-19
MOGADISHU — On 23 December 2020, the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Somalia and World Health Organization (WHO) Somalia country office signed a €5 million multi-year contribution agreement for a project to prevent further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and to strengthen the health systems in …
Read More »Providing safe drinking for communities in Wajid district
WAJID — Water prices in Wajid district have skyrocketed making it difficult for the most vulnerable communities to access safe water. Water scarcity has also led to some mortality rate amongst livestock and failed crop production. Water is an essential element for household survival. Many households, usually women and girls, …
Read More »UAE opens two hospitals in Somaliland
HARGEISA — A delegation from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has opened two hospitals in the Republic of Somaliland. The first, is the “Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Hospital,” in the city of Berbera, northwestern Somalia, and the second, is a specialized hospital for women, childbirth and …
Read More »Farmers in central Somalia cope with back-to-back threats
In December 2019, Cyclone Pawan hit Ali Mahamud Rubaax’s village of Dharkeynley in Beletweyne, central Somalia. The storm’s rain caused the river levels to reach their maximum, breaking their banks and overflowing into the village and surrounding areas leaving most of the town under water. About 182 000 people from …
Read More »AMISOM donates desks, food & medical supplies to residents of Elwak town
DHOBLEY — The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) on Wednesday donated foodstuffs and an assortment of medical supplies to Elwak District Hospital, in Gedo region of Somalia. At the same event, AMISOM also donated 36 desks to Harweyn Primary School, to improve the quality of education in the area. …
Read More »Health for all is Somalia’s answer to Coronavirus and future threats to health
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s experience in addressing COVID-19 illustrates how investing in universal health coverage sets a strong foundation for heath emergency preparedness and response. The Government is working to ensure that people can access quality health care without experiencing financial hardship. Learn how Somalia is working to protect its population …
Read More »Somalia COVID-19 deaths rise to 130 as second wave hits Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — A second wave of COVID-19 infections in Mogadishu is overwhelming in De Martini hospital. The country has close to 4726 confirmed cases of the virus, and at least 130 people have died according to the health ministry last update. Director of the De Martini general hospital Dr Abdirizak …
Read More »IED explosion wounds three people in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — At least three people were wounded on Monday in a landmine explosion targeting a vehicle carrying police officials in Somalia’s capital, an official said. The attack took place in Dharkenley district of Mogadishu, according to Abukar Isack, a local police officer. The targeted vehicle was carrying police officials, …
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