An innovative and unique partnership: WHO, Sweden and Somalia work together to improve health outcomes for all Somalis - Afrik-news.com : Africa news, Maghreb news
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 partnership between WHO, Sweden and Somalia’s Ministry for Health was launched to address these and other persistent health...