Somalia
Rapid response to and mitigation of public health risks in drought-affected districts of Jubaland state (Afmadow and Kismayo, Dobley, Baardheere, Luuq, Dolow) and SouthWest State (Baidoa, Marka, Hudur, Barawe, Afgoi and Wajid) (21-RR-WHO-038)
| Grant | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | WHO |
| Emergency type | Drought |
| Window | Rapid Response |
| Sector | Health |
| Group(s) of people targeted | Host communities, Internally displaced persons |
| People reached | 169,520 |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
The purpose of this project was to strengthen the timely detection and response to alerts of epidemic-prone diseases and other public health risks in drought-affected districts of Jubaland and Southwest states in order to contribute to the reduction in associated morbidity and mortality. WHO and its partners deployed 12 district based rapid response teams, deployed 240 community health workers who reported 769 health alerts from the communities. The project provided medical supplies to 60 health facilities including cholera treatment units. This project also enabled WHO to replenish 35 cholera kits,30 kits for the management of severe cases of malnutrition with complications and laboratory kits for measles and cholera testing. The funding was also used to provide primary health care services to 169,520 people. 76,284 people including 53,145 men, 40,091 women, 3273 boys,2469 girls, and including 13,562 people living with disabilities are targeted for assistance.