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Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization country office in #Somalia
Somalia
Joined February 2013
"Amidst the challenges of Malaria, our united efforts in Somalia focus on enhancing malaria responses & supporting vulnerable communities. @WHOSom is here to empower the @MoH_Somalia with essential skills together with our patterners," - Dr. Renee Van de Weerdt.
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RT @UNTMIS_: #PhotoOfTheWeek 📸 – There is no known medical benefit to female genital mutilation (#FGM), which is a significant obstacle for…
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This initiative aims to protect vulnerable communities from outbreaks of malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Somalia & updating the national malaria preparedness & response guidelines to ensure timely epidemic detection and implementation of response interventions.
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RT @HananBalkhy: At #EB156, I was proud to present the strong support @WHOEMRO received during #RC71 for our strategic operational plan gui…
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RT @HananBalkhy: Honored to stand alongside health leaders and experts from the Eastern Mediterranean Region at #EB156. Your support to @WH…
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“My intention of travelling this long distance was solely to vaccinate my son. Since he had never gotten one, I had no choice but to walk all the way to Baidoa town because I couldn’t afford the transportation costs,” Layla says.
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RT @UNFPA_SOMALIA: On this International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, we stand together to protect girls from harm! FGM causes prolonged…
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Last year, Somalia launched the Big Catch-Up (BCU) initiative to bridge the immunization gap, reaching thousands of zero-dose children. The effort continues! #VaccineWorks #EndPolio.
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RT @DrGediMohamed: His story serves as a powerful inspiration to health workers across Somalia. His unwavering commitment highlights the im…
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“When I started, Somalia was in turmoil, and security and living conditions were difficult, but the need for our work was immense. We brought hope to communities by fighting polio, one child at a time.” Ahmed recalls of the early days.
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Meet Arda Ahmed, a polio vaccinator in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia. She shares how she & her team go from house to house during polio campaigns to ensure that children receive their vaccines. Arda has been working as a polio vaccinator for 15 years. #VaccinesWork #endpolio
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RT @ArlaadiMnetwork: Updates: @WHOSom, with the support from the @KSRelief_EN, CCU project funded by @WorldBank, & @WHO HQ handed over four…
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RT @dhoorebbc: In #Hargeisa, @WHOSom, with the support from the @KSRelief_EN, CCU project funded by @WorldBank, & @WHO HQ handed over four…
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The Ambulances were officially handed over by @WHOSom’s Deputy Rep. Dr. Mohamed Ali Kamil, & received by Minister for @SomalilandMoHD Dr. Hussein Bashir & DG Dr. Ahmed Jama highlighting their commitment to improving healthcare access for the people of Somalia.
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