Somalia

Ärztin im Gesundheitszentrum behandelt eine Mutter und ihr neugeborenes Kind

Social inequality, extreme poverty, ongoing conflicts and recurring extreme weather events have been exacerbating the situation for people in Somalia for years.

Food insecurity & lack of medical care

In addition to ongoing conflicts and unstable state structures, the persistent drought is a particular problem for the people of Somalia. In combination with recurring natural disasters, such as monsoon-like rainfall, the drought is the main reason why crop yields are failing and almost half of the population is acutely threatened by hunger.

As a result, immune systems are weakened, making it easy for diseases such as cholera and malaria to spread. Healthcare in the country is poorly developed, largely privatized and fee-based. Effective medication is only available to a very limited extent. Only a few people can afford medical treatment.

In numbers: The situation in Somalia

approximately 60 percent of the population have no access to health services
for more than 1 million people, the water, sanitation and hygiene supply conditions are acutely life-threatening
approximately 70 percent of the population live in extreme poverty
around three million people are displaced within the country
approximately 1.8 million children are acutely malnourished

Sustainably strengthening the population and health structures

Together with our local partner organization WARDI, action medeor is committed to improving the health of the people in Somalia. This includes, for example, the provision of medicines and medical products as well as the establishment of health facilities in order to sustainably strengthen the health structures in the country.

Nutrition programs to combat malnutrition and undernourishment, especially among children, as well as agricultural measures such as the distribution of equipment and seeds to better equip farmers, also play a major role in helping the Somali population to lead a healthier life.

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