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An innovative and unique partnership: WHO, Sweden and Somalia work together to improve health outcomes for all Somalis An innovative and unique partnership: WHO, Sweden and Somalia work together to improve health outcomes for all Somalis 1 February 2021 Swedish Ambassador, UNFPA, UNICEF and WHO joint UHC High-Level mission to Hargeisa and Garowe. Nearly 30 years of conflict and instability have heavily marked Somalia’s recent history. Some gains are being made, but the country still faces many challenges ahead. Somalia’s health indicators, especially for women and children rank a...

An innovative and unique partnership: WHO, Sweden and Somalia work together to improve health outcomes for all Somalis Format Somalia’s health indicators, especially for women and children rank among the lowest in the world. Recently published statistics show that maternal mortality and deaths of children under five remain high, while female genital mutilation is still widespread. Prevalence of early marriage also contributes to high fertility rates. These issues are further exacerbated by cramped conditions in the country’s over 2 000 sites for internally displaced persons. An innovative...

Belgium Provides Additional USD 1.8 Million for UNMAS Activities in Iraq [EN/AR] Format Baghdad, 27 January 2021 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 1.5 million (approximately USD 1.8 million) from the Government of Belgium that will play a pivotal role in supporting the Government of Iraq to assist those impacted by explosive ordnance. The Government of Belgium will contribute to strengthening national capacity in the mine action sector, thus enabling stabilization and humanitarian efforts through the support of explosive haza...

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Dual threats addressed as UN Mine Action Service visits sites in Eastern and Central Equatoria Format FILIP ANDERSSON While the jury is still out on the endurance of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the days of explosive hazards posing a threat to the people of South Sudan are literally numbered: by July 2026 they shall all be gone. Residents in Amee in Eastern Equatoria State were still, however, facing both issues when the UN Mine Action Service, UNMAS, recently paid them a visit. “It’s great news that they are removing all land mines and other explosives from our land. By doing this, they...