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Our progress against polio shows the power that comes from multilateral partnerships. We saw this firsthand as representatives from the UK government, @WHO, Rotary, and the global health community discussed how to sustain momentum to #EndPolio. 🔗: endpol.io/40vdmsV

Eid Mubarak to you all! #Somalia. May this Eid bring you peace, health, strength, and renewed purpose. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia @UNTMIS_ @UNinSomalia

In the month of #February, @UNinSomalia continued with support for #Somalia’s development priorities including conserving #Somalia’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems and enhancing food security. For more: 👇 somalia.un.org/en/311872-roun…

Vaccines where children learn. School-based vaccination campaigns in #Puntland and across the country are helping protect children from #diphtheria and keep them healthy, safe and ready to learn. @MoH_Somalia @WHOSom @gavi @GatesAfrica

On #IWD2026, we demand Rights. Justice. Action for all women. In Somalia, 621 mothers die per 100,000 births. Most maternal deaths are preventable. WHO is supporting the country in strengthening its systems to protect every woman and newborn. #ForAllWomenAndGirls @WHOEMRO

As #IWD2026 nears, we honor Sabriin, a health worker transforming Somalia's maternal care, by helping ensure mothers receive lifesaving care during pregnancy and childbirth. #ForAllWomenandGirls @WHOEMRO @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS @UNWomen_Somalia @MoH_Somalia

A new @theIPCinfo report shows the number of people facing acute food insecurity in #Somalia has doubled over 2025. @WHO is rolling out new acute malnutrition guidelines, and training health workers to identify & treat patients early. emro.who.int/somalia/news/w…

Every child deserves a healthy start. In #Galkayo, children are getting lifesaving vaccines and improved healthcare to protect them from preventable diseases like measles, diphtheria and cholera. Thanks to @UNCERF through @WHOSom for supporting lifesaving services.

A large-scale vaccination campaign against diphtheria has been launched in seven districts of Galmudug, focusing on children under the age of 15. @unicefsomalia @WHOSom

Thank you to our funding partners for their ongoing support in making this life-saving work possible, @UNCERF, @EU_ECHO, @GAVi, @JapanInSomalia

With rising needs & funding gaps, the appeal stresses the urgency of collective action to protect Somalia’s health gains and save lives. Continued support is vital to prevent further facility closures and reduce preventable deaths.

.@WHOSom's Representative a.i. Dr. Mohamed Ali Kamil, along with @MoH_Somalia officials & other partners, launched the 2026 Health Emergency Appeal to ensure access to essential healthcare, boost emergency response, and strengthen coordination with national authorities.

Ramadan Mubarak from @WHOSom

This partnership doesn't only address immediate suffering; it also reinforces the resilience of Somalia's health system, ensuring no one is left behind. @UNCERF @WHOEMRO @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @MoH_Somalia

In Somalia, the @UNCERF is more than just funding; it is a lifeline. By providing rapid & flexible resources, CERF empowers WHO to move from assessment to lifesaving intervention in the critical early hours of a crisis. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_

Health teams are on the frontlines, ensuring every child is protected. The vaccination campaign strengthens immunity & outbreak response. Together, we’re building a resilient future for our children enabled by @gavi. #HealthForAll

Last week, in response to the diphtheria outbreak, @WHOSom, in coordination with @unicefsomalia & @mohplso, successfully vaccinated over 400,000 children under 15 across Puntland State. #DiphtheriaSomalia #VaccinationWorks #HealthForAll.

Every parent needs to learn the signs and symptoms of these types of childhood cancer to save their children’s lives. Take your child to a general practitioner immediately if they experience these symptoms. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_

In the Eastern Mediterranean Region: 🔵About 36 000 children aged 019 years are diagnosed with cancer every year.🔵Over 70% of children with a cancer diagnosis died in 2022. With an early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, childhood cancer is highly curable.

#InternationalChildhoodCancerDay reminds us that every child with cancer deserves quality care. Every 4 minutes, 3 children are diagnosed with #ChildhoodCancer.