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"Survive and Thrive" initiative in Somalia: Transforming the lives of small and sick newborns with the generous support of KSrelief

"Survive and Thrive" initiative in Somalia: Transforming the lives of small and sick newborns with the generous support of KSrelief

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"Survive and Thrive" initiative in Somalia: Transforming the lives of small and sick newborns with the generous support of KSrelief

calendar_today 29 January 2025

Dr Ahmed Aweis, UNFPA SRH Specialist shares information on the NICU equipment with Ibraheem Abdulkadir Mahmood, Project Manager at KSRelief.  ©UNFPA/Usame Nur
Dr Ahmed Aweis, UNFPA SRH Specialist shares information on the NICU equipment with Ibraheem Abdulkadir Mahmood, Project Manager at KSRelief. ©UNFPA/Usame Nur

 

The arrival of a newborn is usually a time of joy for families and communities. However, when a baby is born prematurely or unwell, it can cause significant worry and sadness. These concerns can become an even greater burden if the newborn is at risk of disability and death. In Somalia, with one of the world's highest neonatal mortality rates at 42 neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births, sick and small newborns represent a significant public health challenge.

NICU Equipment in Mogadishu
Variety of NICU equipment stored at the Federal Ministry of Health warehouse in Mogadishu, Somalia. ©UNFPA/Usame Nur

Procurement and distribution of 10 neonatal incubators, 10 radiant warmers and 10 monitors to strengthen the neonatal intensive care units in Somalia has a great input in managing very low birth weight newborn, premature babies, and other neonatal complications. Through the generous support of KSrelief, the survive and thrive initiative is making a significant impact in transforming the lives of small and sick newborns.

NICU Equipment

The procurement and distribution of 10 neonatal incubators, 10 radiant warmers, and 10 monitors will significantly strengthen neonatal intensive care units in Somalia. This initiative will greatly enhance our ability to manage very low birth weight newborns, premature babies, and other neonatal complications. With the generous support of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has enabled the government of Somalia and UNFPA to make a significant impact in transforming the lives of small and sick newborns.