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I appreciate the warm welcome from Jubaland State President HE @PresidentMadobe in Kismayo. We reaffirmed our commitment to close collaboration, strengthening primary healthcare, expanding access to essential services and building a more resilient health system for the people of Jubaland. Government leadership is key to sustainably advancing the health agenda for the Somali people. #Somalia @WHOSom @JSStatehouse
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WHO Somalia retweeted
In the month of #October, @UNinSomalia continued its support working with communities, strengthening resilience, and advancing development across #Somalia For more : 🇸🇴🤝🇺🇳👇 somalia.un.org/en/326044-rou…
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#VoicesFromTheField: Deka is helping keep WHO Somalia staff safe while breaking barriers in a field where women are often underrepresented. Her story is a reminder that talent, dedication and leadership know no gender. 🔗 emro.who.int/somalia/news/vo…
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WHO Somalia retweeted
🇸🇴 Somalia has taken a bold step forward in the fight against polio! On 4 November 2026, the Somalia Immunisation and Polio Eradication (SIPE) Taskforce, chaired by H.E. Prime Minister @HamzaAbdiBarre, endorsed a six-month action plan to accelerate polio eradication, reach zero-dose children, and boost domestic financing for immunisation. Africa CDC’s Country Director for Somalia, Dr Mustafe Awil Jama, joined government leaders, @WHO, @UNICEF, @gavi the Vaccine Alliance and key partners to reaffirm our shared commitment to protecting every Somali child with lifesaving vaccines. Africa CDC stands with Somalia in building resilient, country-led immunisation systems that safeguard children and advance national #HealthSecurity. #AfricaReady
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.@WHOSom & @JSStatehouse are strengthening their partnership to improve healthcare access. During his official mission to Jubaland, @WHOSom's Rep., Dr @karamagih, paid a courtesy visit today to HE @PresidentMadobe in Kismayo to discuss cooperation on the state's health priorities
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Priorities include expanding primary healthcare, improving services at Kismayo General Hospital, bringing essential healthcare closer to communities, and strengthening support for District Public Health Officers.
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Dr. @karamagih reaffirmed WHO's commitment to providing technical expertise and working with the Jubaland Ministry of Health to strengthen health service delivery. This mission is a part of the efforts of the WHO to better align its support to the needs of the Somali people.
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Puntland’s Deputy Minister of Health, @MFangase, has opened a five-day workshop in Garowe, supported by @WHOSom , on updated guidelines for managing and treating Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), strengthening health workers’ capacity to deliver quality nutrition services.
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WHO Somalia retweeted
Somalia has made important progress in reaching zero-dose children, but continued #polio transmission and measles and diphtheria outbreaks demand urgent action. The upcoming polio campaigns, alongside targeted efforts to close immunity gaps and strengthen routine immunization, are critical. Strong government leadership, sustained domestic financing and accountability will be key to protecting every child. @WHOSom @WHO_Polio
Strong government leadership is essential to protecting #Somalia's children from polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases. At last week's high-level meeting, H.E. Prime Minister @HamzaAbdiBarre reaffirmed Somalia's commitment to ending polio, reaching zero-dose children and strengthening routine immunization. WHO and partners stand with Somalia to turn these commitments into action through quality vaccination campaigns, stronger immunization services and accountability at every level.
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Strong government leadership is essential to protecting #Somalia's children from polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases. At last week's high-level meeting, H.E. Prime Minister @HamzaAbdiBarre reaffirmed Somalia's commitment to ending polio, reaching zero-dose children and strengthening routine immunization. WHO and partners stand with Somalia to turn these commitments into action through quality vaccination campaigns, stronger immunization services and accountability at every level.
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WHO Somalia retweeted
Strong health systems are built on national leadership. Thank you, Prime Minister @HamzaAbdiBarre, for championing immunization and polio eradication in Somalia 🇸🇴, and for prioritizing sustainable financing so that every child is protected. #EndPolio
Today, Somalia’s Prime Minister, HE @HamzaAbdiBarre, chairs the second Somalia Immunization and Polio Eradication (SIPE) Task Force meeting in Mogadishu, bringing together government leaders & development partners to advance the national immunization agenda. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia
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Today, Somalia’s Prime Minister, HE @HamzaAbdiBarre, chairs the second Somalia Immunization and Polio Eradication (SIPE) Task Force meeting in Mogadishu, bringing together government leaders & development partners to advance the national immunization agenda. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia
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Discussions focus on strengthening routine immunization, reaching zero-dose children, accelerating the response to the circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) outbreak, and increasing sustainable domestic financing for immunization. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia
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The meeting aims to secure high-level political commitments and endorse a joint six-month action plan, with clear responsibilities and milestones to accelerate polio eradication and protect every child against vaccine-preventable diseases. @WHOEMRO #EndPolio
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WHO Somalia retweeted
Heavy rains in October inundated large parts of #Gaalkacyo, damaging civilian infrastructure and leaving displacement sites affected by stagnant floodwaters. The town remains highly vulnerable to recurring flash floods. 👇
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.@WHOSom, in coordination with Somalia's @MOHPuntland, with support from the Emergency Response Fund (CERF), has launched emergency health interventions in flood-affected Galkacyo, Mudug Region, to maintain access to essential healthcare and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks.
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The response includes two mobile medical teams delivering essential healthcare to flood-affected communities and internally displaced people. Services include consultations, maternal and child healthcare, and immunization.
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The flooding affected approximately 15,000 households (90,000 people), with 37,140 people requiring immediate humanitarian assistance. The response also includes water, sanitation, hygiene supplies to help families access safer water & reduce the risk of cholera & other diseases
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