Analysis of Somalia’s Healthcare Sector after Debt Relief Why is Somalia’s healthcare sector struggling despite significant debt relief? Somalia’s health budget decreased from 8.5% to 4.8% post-debt relief, questioning its commitment to healthcare. What are the implications of reduced health investment in Somalia? Insufficient health personnel High levels of child and maternal mortality Inadequate health … Read more
Why is Ramadan support crucial for detainees in Somalia? The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Somalia has made Ramadan support a tradition, providing humane and dignified treatment for detainees. Pascal Cuttat, the head of the ICRC in Somalia, emphasized the importance of this initiative. What does Ramadan support entail? Ensuring detainees receive … Read more
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other humanitarian organizations appeal for funding What is the appeal for? Urgent request for USD 112 million Support over 2.1 million migrants and host communities Focus on Eastern and Southern routes Where was the appeal made? Geneva, Switzerland, at a donor briefing on 16 April The International Organization … Read more