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UN and Sweden to work on enhancing Somalia’s health sector

MOGADISHU (SD) – United Nations (UN) health agency and Sweden will cooperate on strengthening the National Institute of Health and health information systems in Somalia after signing $ 517 868 worth agreement.

The agreement which was Mamunur Malik, WHO Representative and Staffan Tillander is built upon 2 non-financial memoranda of understanding signed between WHO and the Public Health Agency of Sweden, and between WHO and the SPIDER Center (Stockholm University).

Malik said the deal will provide critical human resources support to operationalize and transform the newly functioning National Institute of Health of Somalia as a premier centre in Somalia.

WHO the country for public health research, front-line health workforce development, public health laboratory, emergency preparedness and outbreak response, as well as for leading disease-specific control programmes in the country.

“We are confident that this support of Sweden will go a long way in protecting the vulnerable and promoting health with a view to building a safer world for everyone in Somalia,” said Malik,. 

Staffan Tillander, Swedish Ambassador to Somalia said Somalia is step by step rebuilding its health systems, around the country, in towns, villages, for girls and boys, mothers and fathers, young and old.

“Access to health care touches people in their everyday life. Working with WHO to support these life-saving efforts is part of our partnership with the Somali people,” said Tillander.

Staffan Tillander, Swedish Ambassador to Somalia said Somalia is step by step rebuilding its health systems, around the country, in towns, villages, for girls and boys, mothers and fathers, young and old.

“Access to health care touches people in their everyday life. Working with WHO to support these life-saving efforts is part of our partnership with the Somali people,” said Tillander.

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