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Somalia, UN vow to hasten universal health coverage

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Last updated: December 14, 2020
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Somalia and the United Nations (UN) on Saturday renewed commitment to accelerate efforts to provide universal health coverage (UHC) for all Somalis.

The government in collaboration with the UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners also urged other health and development partners to do the same.

Mamunur Malik, WHO Representative for Somalia said in a joint statement issued in Mogadishu to mark the International Universal Health Coverage Day that close to 2.6 million of the most vulnerable Somalis are in need of healthcare.

“By renewing our commitment to work closely together as agencies and with the government, streamlining our efforts, and using innovative measures to provide health care and social security for all, we can ensure Somali households, particularly vulnerable populations, have access to life-saving health services,” said Malik.

He said Somalia has already created a strong foundation of health personnel, some of whom deliver life-saving vaccines to children at household level, respond to health emergencies and support women of reproductive age among other work they do.

“We just need to support the country to build on existing systems and infrastructure — but we must take bold actions together, and now, to build back better and stronger and advance universal health coverage,” Malik said.

According to the UN, investments made in training and supporting healthcare workers have also paid off, noting that the number of deliveries by skilled birth attendants has increased from 22 percent in 2010 to an estimated 29 percent in 2017, and around 650,000 children are receiving life-saving vaccines every year.

The UN said universal health coverage ensures all people everywhere, no matter where they live, have equitable access to quality health services they need, without suffering financial hardship.

It will strengthen health systems so that people can access vital health services even amid health emergencies, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and will enable Somalis to access health services based on their needs, not on their ability to pay.

Anders Thomsen, UNFPA Somalia Representative said Somalia is making strides towards ensuring that no woman or baby dies at birth, which is reflected in the reduced maternal mortality rate, which has been one of the worst worldwide.

“We will continue to work with the Federal Government of Somalia to ensure mothers feel safe while delivering their babies in Somalia,” Thomsen said.

Jesper Moller, acting representative, UNICEF Somalia said while some progress has been made, still too many disadvantaged Somali women and children are dying every day, largely from preventable causes.

Moller said most of these deaths could have been avoided if vulnerable communities had access to basic health services.

“We commend the Somali government for prioritizing the most vulnerable in their efforts to achieve universal health care for all. Providing quality health care for children, especially during their first two years in life, will help them survive and thrive so they can reach their full potential,” he added.

Findings from the Somali Health and Demographic Survey 2020 show a reduction in maternal mortality (from 732 to 692 deaths per 100,000 live births).

However, they also show that the uptake of antenatal care and delivery at health facilities is still low.

According to the survey, only 24 percent of women made four or more visits to a health facility in their last pregnancy, and 21 percent delivered at a health facility.

These two indicators are fundamental to the improvement of maternal health outcomes and to the success of universal health coverage at large.

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