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Promoting birth spacing to save lives
A new pool of 25 health personnel has been created in Somalia to contribute to saving the lives of women and newborn babies through the provision of... Read more
The trek towards fistula repair
Abdisalam Bahwal, UNFPA Somalia Behaviour Change Communication and Family Planning Analyst, who is based in the Garowe office, narrates a story of a... Read more
Young people in Mogadishu tackle health issues
Fifty-six young people in Somalia have been sharing experiences and debating on reproductive health issues affecting the youth through a series of... Read more
In readiness with reproductive health kits for crisis situations
The Puntland State of Somalia is strengthening its efforts to be ready to respond to reproductive health needs during crisis situations, particularly... Read more
Puntland passes law against sexual offences
The Puntland Parliament on August 2016 passed a law criminalising all sexual offences in the Puntland State of Somalia. The parliamentary session,... Read more
Somaliland delivering hope and saving lives in drought affected areas
UNFPA, in collaboration with the Somaliland Nursing and Midwifery Association and the Ministry of Health, has been supporting maternal and child... Read more
African leaders, partners commit to actions to empower youth, women to transform Africa
African, Japanese and other leaders at the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), in Nairobi, agreed today on more... Read more
Puntland first lady fundraises for fistula campaign
The first lady of the Puntland State of Somalia, Dr. Hodan Said Isse on August 11 2016, hosted a social awareness and fundraising event at the... Read more
Seeking peace especially for women and children
Statement by UNFPA Somalia Deputy Representative Grace Kyeyune at the opening ceremony of a poster exhibition at the United Nations Office at Nairobi... Read more
Saving mothers and babies in humanitarian emergencies
Hinda Guled, 29, recently delivered a baby girl at Garowe General Hospital. Her husband, Farah, describes the delivery as a miracle because Hinda... Read more