THET's Somaliland Background

Programme Manager & Principal Lecturer

Nurse Tutor Training Programme

Hargeisa, Somaliland

Background

The London-based Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) is recruiting a Head Nurse Tutor and Principal Lecturer to deliver a new programme of work based at the Institute of Health Sciences, the Government nurse training college in Hargeisa, Somailand. The postholders will be responsible for implementing a two year nurse tutor training course and a two year programme of continuous professional development (CPD) for practising nurse tutors in Somaliland. The postholders will play an important role in strengthening the nurse training institutions and improving professional standards in nursing/midwifery in Somaliland.

Health Care in Somaliland

Basic health indicators in Somaliland are among the worst in the world with low life expectancy; staggeringly high rates of maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity; and poor immunisation coverage. After years of war and underinvestment, the public health system is extremely weak. There is a critical shortage of skilled personnel in almost all public sector health institutions, management systems are weak and public services are poorly resourced.

Building human resource capacity

Since its re-declaration of independence in 1991, Somaliland has, in the main, achieved a level of stability that provides suitable conditions for a move towards a more developmental and long-term approach to health sector support. A new programme to strengthen human resource capacity and lay the foundation for the long-term redevelopment of the health sector is underway, funded by the British Government. THET is working with partners in Somaliland and the UK on a number of activities designed to contribute to the development of human and institutional capacity, crucial for the rebuilding of the national health care system in Somaliland.

Nurse training in Somaliland

There are four nurse/midwife training institutions in Somaliland. At present, there are no minimum entry requirements for the basic nursing courses and abilities vary enormously in each class. Nurse training schools are not accredited and graduates are called nurses without any professional examination or registration. Once ‘qualified’ there are no promotional opportunities, no systems of appraisal and no recognition. By and large, the quality of nurse/midwife training is low and many people graduate whilst still unable to perform basic tasks. This reflects the fact that nurse tutors are poorly trained and many have had no opportunity to update their skills for more than 20 years.

New: Nurse Tutor Training Programme and CPD

There is a need for well trained, competent nurse tutors who are equipped to in train nurse/midwives so that they reach an acceptable professional standard. At the same time there is the need to build the capacity of existing nurse tutors and training institutes through CPD.

The Head Nurse Tutor and Principal Lecturer will both contribute to the successful implementation of a two year nurse tutor training course, a two year programme of CPD for existing nurse tutors and strengthening of the existing nurse training institutes. Both postholders will be based at the Institute of Health Sciences in Hargeisa but will be expected from time to time to visit the other nurse training institutes in order to deliver CPD.

Ultimately, by strengthening human resource capacity through upgrading skills and standards it is hoped that basic health care services will be improved to meet the needs of the poor across the country.

THET’s work in Somaliland

The Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET) seeks to improve basic health services in some of the poorest countries around the world. Working with local partner organisations, it helps build long-term capacity by ensuring that health workers have the skills and knowledge they need to deliver effective services.

THET has been working with partners in Somaliland since March 2002. Much of this work is carried out in partnership with the Kings College Hospital, London. The Kings-THET Somaliland Partnership (KTSP) link has helped train health workers, provide lifesaving equipment to hospitals, establish a revolving drug fund to supply much needed drugs and medicines and delivering teaching to the first ever doctors to graduate in Somaliland.

For Further Information please contact

Catherine Novi

Tropical Health and Education Trust
1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE

Tel: +44(0)207 290 3899

Fax:+44(0)207 290 3890

Catherine@thet.org

www.thet.org

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Principal Lecturer

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

HARGEISA, SOMALILAND

NURSE TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME

Job Details

Job Title:	Principal Lecturer
Hours:	44.5 hours per week, 8hrs a day x 5.5 days a week
Locations:	Institute of Health Sciences (principal), Amoud University, Burao School of Nursing, Edna School of Nursing
Reports to:	Deputy Director (Nurse Tutors Programme)

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Overall Job Purpose

The post holder will contribute to the successful implementation of:

· A two-year Nurse Tutor Training Course

· A two year programme of Continuous Professional Development for existing nurse tutors

· And support the strengthening of nurse training institutions

Communications and Working Relationships

· Institute of Health Sciences

· Amoud University

· Burao Nursing School

· Edna Nursing School

· Ministry of Health and Labour

· THET & Kings College

· Somaliland Nursing Association

· Hargeisa Group Hospital

· Maternal & Child Health Centers

· University of Hargeisa

Key Responsibilities

1. Deputise for the Deputy Director as required.

2. Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring for Lecturers.

3. Support the effective management and implementation of the overall programme, giving particular emphasis to monitoring and quality assurance.

4. Maintain an up to date knowledge of Nursing Education and ensure professional, academic and clinical practice credibility.

5. Actively participate in the revision and development of nursing/midwifery curricula.

6. Undertake periodic institutional assessments of training institutions participating in the programme and educational environment audit.

7. Actively participate in the selection and interviewing of candidates for courses and programmes, helping ensure that entrance requirements are met. Assist in the induction of new staff and students.

8. Ensure effective coordination of training delivery.

9. Undertake teaching and marking responsibilities as required for groups of students on both nurse tutor programme and CPD. Quality assure the work of lecturers.

10. Participate in the development, revision, implementation and administration of courses and study days.

11. Evaluate own teaching input and actively participating in quality assurance evaluation and audit.

12. Contribute to the IOHS as a Lecturer and via team and staff meetings.

13. Ensure effective clinical supervision and practice facilitation of students.

14. Ensure effective communication with students, staff and those working in other institutions.

15. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment and to students studying there.

16. Have an awareness of own development and training needs.

17. Ensure adherence to training institute policies and procedure at all times. Assist with the development /revision of policies and procedures where necessary.

18. Work within the clinical guidelines.

19. Ensure that training equipment, facilities and the broader training environment are effectively managed.

20. Promote safe working practices.

21. Maintain accurate records and assist in the collation of data in relation to assessments and service statistics.

22. Attend training, education, seminars, conferences and workshops to meet personal CPD needs.

23. Participate in programme related events

24. Assist in the preparation of reports (narrative and financial) for management, MOHL, and donor institutions.

25. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to skills, experience and ability.

Person Specification

Verified at interview (I), by application form (A) or by a test (T)

Essential

· A recognised professional nurse or midwifery qualification (A)

· At least two years in a supervisory role within a relevant health training environment (A)

· Evidence of teaching skills e.g. Certificate Ed, PGCE, or extensive teaching experience (A/I/T)

· Education to degree level in a related subject area (A)

· Excellent communication and presentation skills (A/I/T)

· Excellent English language skills – both oral and written (A/I)

· Excellent diplomatic skills, sensitivity to local cultural context (I)

· Ability to use the clinical supervision process effectively (A/I)

· Leadership skills and ability to build an effective team (I)

· Accountability and integrity (I)

· Creativity and problem solving skills (I)

· Ability to identify and use opportunities for self-development (I)

· Commitment to the values of Equal Opportunities, policy and practice. (I)

· Programme coordination experience (E)

· Ability to use I.T. skills – Power point (A/I)

Desirable

· An additional nursing registration e.g. Learning Disability/Mental Health /Adult Nursing/Paediatric Nursing (A)

· Postgraduate level education (A)

· A publication record in relevant professional or research journals (A/I)

Remuneration & benefits

The postholder will be entitles to the following remuneration and benefits:

1. Salary of $10,200 per year paid in monthly installments of $850 per month.

2. Accommodation allowance of $300 per month.

3. Return flight to and from Somaliland at the beginning and the end of the two year appointment.

4. One return flight home at the end of Year 1 of the appointment.

5. One paid seven day ‘rest and recuperation’ visit to a neighbouring country per year.

6. 25 days paid annual leave (plus national holidays)

7. Medical / accident insurance

Other Information

General
All employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and the employment policies whilst carrying out their work. This post is one of continual development and the post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and capabilities, including participation in projects and training events. Accordingly, the range of duties and responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.

Equal Opportunities
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the equal opportunities.

Performance Review
Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary.

Health & Safety
All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work. The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with objectives for health and Safety.

Confidentiality
All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work.

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Updated on the blog by Somaliland Health Blog Volunteers Team

Head Nurse Tutor, Nurse Tutors Training Programme/Deputy Director

INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CARE SCIENCES

HARGEISA, SOMALILAND

NURSE TUTOR TRAINING PROGRAMME

Job Title:	Head Nurse Tutor, Nurse Tutors Training Programme/Deputy Director
Hours:	44.5 hours per week, 8hrs a day x 5.5 days a week
Locations:	Institute of Health Sciences (principal), Amoud University, Burao School of Nursing, Edna Adan School of Nursing
Reports to:	Director, IOHS

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Overall Job Purpose

The post holder is responsible for the successful implementation of:

• A two-year Nurse Tutor Training Course

• A two year programme of Continuous Professional Development for existing nurse
tutors

• And support the strengthening of nurse training institutions

Communications and Working Relationships

• Institute of Health Sciences

• Amoud University

• Burao Nursing School

• Edna Nursing School

• Ministry of Health and Labour

• THET & Kings College

• Somaliland Nursing Association

• Hargeisa Group Hospital

• Maternal & Child Health Centers

• University of Hargeisa

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the overall delivery of the programme, ensuring effective implementation, documentation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all activities.
   
2. Deputise for the IOHS Director as required.
   
   
3. Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring for staff team. This includes staff appraisals.
   
   
4. Ensure that the principles on which the programme has been founded, including institutional strengthening, probity, transparency and effective communication are maintained.
   
   
5. Provide effective management to ensure implementation of the overall programme, giving particular emphasis to monitoring and quality assurance.
   
   
6. Actively participate in the revision and development of nursing/midwifery curricula.
   
   
7. Undertake periodic institutional assessments of the training institutions participating in the programme and complete education environment audits.
   
   
8. Responsible for the selection candidates for courses and programmes. This includes, ensuring that entrance requirements are met and agreed procedures are adhered to.
   
   
9. Develop an induction pack for new students and ensure that new staff and students receive appropriate inductions.
   
   
10. Undertake teaching and marking responsibilities as required for groups of students on both the nurse tutor programme and CPD programmmes. Quality assure the work of other lecturers.
    
    
11. Ensure students and staff are regularly assessed based on a common standard and, if needs be, remedial action taken to help them reach their goals. Where students or staff do not meet the agreed standards, ensure agreed processes are followed. Ensure that undue efforts to deviate from the agreed standards is dealt with and reported to all partners in the Health Systems Strengthening Programme.
    
    
12. Lead the development, revision, implementation and effective administration of courses and study days.
    
    
13. Establish and lead quality assurance, evaluation and audit – ensuring that staff capacity is built in this regard.
    
    
14. Ensure policies are established and followed to manage staff and student conduct, discipline and complaints management.
    
    
15. Contribute to the IOHS as a Lecturer and lead team and staff meetings.
    
    
16. Oversee and support the effective clinical supervision and practice facilitation of students.
    
    
17. Ensure effective communication with students, staff and those working in other institutions.
    
    
18. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment and to students studying there.
    
    
19. Ensure adherence to training institute policies and procedure at all times. Assist with the development /revision of policies and procedures where necessary.
    
    
20. Work within the clinical guidelines.
    
    
21. Ensure that training equipment, facilities and the broader training environment are effectively managed.
    
    
22. Promote safe working practices.
    
    
23. Ensure accurate records are maintained and work with colleagues to collate data in relation to assessments and service statistics.
    
    
24. Attend training, education, seminars, conferences and workshops to meet personal CPD needs.
    
    
25. Participate in programme related events, community engagements and promote the development of the programme and the nursing profession.
    
    
26. Responsible for the preparation of high quality, and timely reports, to meet the needs of management, MOHL, and donor institutions.
    
    
27. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to skills, experience and ability.

Person Specification

Verified at interview (I), by application form (A) or by a test (T)

Essential

• A recognised professional nurse or midwifery qualification (A)

• Postgraduate level education in a relevant subject (A)

• Strong programme management skills. At least two years experience of managing/coordinating a nurse training programme (A)

• Evidence of teaching skills e.g. Certificate Ed, PGCE, or extensive teaching experience
(A/I/T)

• Ability to use the clinical supervision process effectively (A/I)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (A/I/T)

• Excellent English language skills – both oral and written (A/I)

• Excellent diplomatic skills, combining cultural sensitivity with a ‘firm but fair’ approach
(I)

Remuneration & benefits

The postholder will be entitles to the following remuneration and benefits:

1. Salary of $12,000 per year paid in monthly installments of $1000 per month.

2. Accommodation allowance of $300 per month.

3. Return flight to and from Somaliland at the beginning and the end of the two year
appointment.

4. One return flight home at the end of Year 1 of the appointment.

5. One paid seven day ‘rest and recuperation’ visit to a neighbouring country per year.

6. 25 days paid annual leave (plus national holidays)

7. Medical / accident insurance

Other Information

General

All employees are expected to comply with statutory requirements and the employment policies whilst carrying out their work. This post is one of continual development and the post holder will be encouraged to develop skills and capabilities, including participation in projects and training events. Accordingly, the range of duties and responsibilities outlined above may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the equal opportunities.

Performance Review

Overall performance will be formally assessed and reviewed regularly, with additional informal assessment taking place as necessary.

Health & Safety

All employees are subject to the Health and Safety at Work. The post holder is required to pro-actively comply with objectives for health and Safety.

Confidentiality

All employees are required to work in a confidential manner in all aspects of their work.

• A strong commitment to institutional development (I)

• Accountability and integrity (I)

• Leadership skills and ability to build an effective team (I)

• Creativity and problem solving skills (I)

• Experience of working with people of different cultures (I)

• Ability to identify and use opportunities for self-development (I)

• Commitment to the values of Equal Opportunities, policy and practice. (I)

• Confident user of Word, Excel and Power point (A/I)

Desirable

• An additional nursing registration e.g. Learning Disability/Mental Health /Adult Nursing/Paediatric Nursing (A)

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Updated by Somaliland Health Blog Volunteers Team

Principal Lecturer, Nurse tutor training – Somaliland

Local salary plus benefits package

Two year contract

A Principal Lecturer is sought to assist with the delivery of a two year programme of work based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The postholder will be responsible for teaching a two year nurse tutor training course as well as carrying out continuous professional development “CPD” for nurse tutors.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting and strengthening nurse training institutes in Somaliland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of human and institutional capacity, crucial for the rebuilding of the health system in Somaliland.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Institute of Health Sciences, the postholder will be based in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland but will be expected to travel to other training institutes in the country.

Essential

· A recognised professional nurse or midwifery qualification

· At least two years in a supervisory role within a relevant health training environment

· Evidence of teaching skills e.g. Certificate Ed, PGCE, or extensive teaching experience

· Postgraduate level education in a relevant subject

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Excellent English language skills – both oral and written

· Ability to use the clinical supervision process effectively

· Leadership skills and ability to build an effective team

· Accountability and integrity

· Creativity and problem solving skills

· Ability to identify and use opportunities for self-development

· Commitment to the values of Equal Opportunities, policy and practice.

· Programme coordination experience

· Ability to use Word, Excel and Power Point

Desirable

· An additional nursing registration e.g. Learning Disability/Mental Health /Adult Nursing/Paediatric Nursing

· A publication record in relevant professional or research journals

To apply, please send a CV and a one page covering letter to Rachael Coker, THET, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE or by email to rachael@thet.org Closing date for applications: 9^th September 2007. Telephone interviews in the week beginning 10 September 2007

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By Somaliland Health Blog Volunteers Team

Head Nurse Tutor – Somaliland, Two year contract

Head Nurse Tutor – Somaliland

Local salary plus benefits package

Two year contract

A Lead Nurse Tutor is sought to deliver a two year programme of work based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The postholder will be responsible for implementing and leading a nurse tutor training course and a continuous professional development “CPD” programme for nurse tutors across Somaliland.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting and strengthening nurse training institutes in Somaliland. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of human and institutional capacity, crucial for the rebuilding of the health system in Somaliland.

Reporting to the Director of the Institute of Health Sciences, the postholder will be based in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland but will be expected to travel to other training institutes in the country.

Essential

· A recognised professional nurse or midwifery qualification

· Postgraduate level education in a relevant subject

· Strong programme management skills. At least two years experience of managing/coordinating a nurse training programme

· Evidence of teaching skills e.g. Certificate Ed, PGCE, or extensive teaching experience

· Ability to use the clinical supervision process effectively

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Excellent English language skills – both oral and written

· Excellent diplomatic skills, with a ‘firm but fair’ approach

· A strong commitment to institutional development

· Accountability and integrity

· Leadership skills and ability to build an effective team

· Creativity and problem solving skills

· Experience of working with people of different cultures

· Ability to identify and use opportunities for self-development

· Commitment to the values of Equal Opportunities, policy and practice.

· Confident user of Word, Excel and Power point

Desirable

· An additional nursing registration e.g. Learning Disability/Mental Health /Adult Nursing/Paediatric Nursing

· A publication record in relevant professional or research journals

To apply, please send a CV and a one page covering letter to Rachael Coker, THET, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE or by email to rachael@thet.org Closing date for applications: 9th September 2007. Telephone interviews in the week beginning 10th September 2007.

Hargeisa Hospital Group Volunteer Committee News

A Briton Raises Donation For Hargeisa Hospital

Hargeisa (SL Times) - Chris Hassan, a British teacher at Endeavour High School in Hull, Yorkshire country, has handed over $3362 to Hargeisa Group Hospital’s Committee. The money was donated by the Endeavour school children for the children’s ward in the Hargeisa Group Hospital.

Mr. Hassan came first to Hargeisa last February, and it was during that trip that he visited the Group Hospital, the only public medical facility in the town. Upon his return to England the same month, Hassan saw a documentary film on Hargeisa Group Hospital aired by BBC1 Television.

In March, Hassan started a fund raising campaign at his school and returned earlier this month to Somaliland with $3362 collected from Hull’s Endeavour school children. The target of the campaign is to raise $15000, with the money planned to be spent on covering some of the basic needs of the children’s ward in the hospital.

Chris’s father, Hassan, immigrated into Britain from Somaliland in 1937. Hassan never came back to his country of origin. Chris left Hargeisa Thursday, on his way back to England, after re-establishing his family roots in Somaliland.

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Nonprofit Group to Undertake Public Health Program in Hargeisa

Courtney Essary

The International Health Awareness Network (IHAN), based in New York City (USA) and headed by Dr. Sorosh Roshan, is planning to undertake an immunization and public health program this summer in Hargeisa. Dr. Roshan and her team are coordinating with the Somaliland Minister of Health and the Hargeisa Group Hospital to complete this endeavor.

IHAN is a nongovernmental organization affiliated with the United Nations Department of Public Information and accredited by ECOSOC (the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations). The organization was conceived in 1987 by Dr. Roshan at the "End of the Decade Women's Conference" in Nairobi, Kenya, during the United Nations' Third World Conference on Women and has been building momentum ever since. IHAN is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization in consultative status with the United Nations. The organization’s mission includes advancing women's and children's health at local, national and international levels through education; collaborating with the United Nations and other organizations to design and implement programs and policies that improve women and children's health and quality of life; and educating, empowering and providing health care to women and children with a focus on socioeconomic disadvantaged groups.

Every year IHAN supports at least one program or field project in collaboration with the host country. This year’s project will be undertaken in Somaliland and will focus on primary health care. Stage I of this project, to be completed in July, aims to renovate the Hargeisa Group Hospital and vaccinate approximately 30,000 children in the area against common childhood diseases.

In November 2002, IHAN participated in a fact-finding and need assessment mission to Somaliland. IHAN determined that the Hargeisa Group Hospital, the only public hospital, is in dire need of renovation. The hospital infrastructure, medical supplies, and equipment require dramatic improvements in order to meet the basic health care needs of the community. The needs of the Hargeisa community are great as the majority of women examined during this assessment mission suffered from the consequences of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). There are many cases of pelvic inflammatory diseases, vesico vaignal and rectal fistulas that need to be attended to. IHAN would like to adopt the Hargeisa Group Hospital and its constituents to ensure that their needs are met on an on-going basis. The project team will include U.S. trained doctors, nurses, and support personnel. This team will partner with the Ministry of Health of Somaliland and the local healthcare providers through the Hargeisa Group Hospital.

In order to ensure the most sustainable outcomes, the Somaliland Project is determined to undertake two more Stages with the Somaliland Project. Stage II is scheduled to take place during the summer of 2004. The Project Goals for this stage include a complete renovation of the operating room and of the medical library. Stage III should occur during the summer of 2005. The main goal of this stage will be to revitalize the medical school in Somaliland and ensure that the medical staff is as well-educated as possible according to the rigors of modern medicine.

The estimated cost of Stage I will be approximately $25,000. This figure includes the cost of updated technology and equipment, new linens and windows, and the replacement of the Hospital’s windows. IHAN has been soliciting funds from individuals and appealing to grant-making organizations, but there is still a need for most of the funds. If you or anyone you know would like to donate your time or resources to this project, or would like further information, please contact Dr. Sorosh Roshan at 212-721-0119 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-721-0119 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or soroshr@hotmail.com. The mailing address for IHAN is 160 West 66th Street, Suite 57B, New York, New York, 10023, all checks should be made out the International Health Awareness Network with the phrase ‘Somaliland Project’ written in the memo space.

Source: Somaliland Times

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Payment ward, Hargeisa Group Hospital

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Ambulance funded by Comic Relief for the Group Hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Ambulance funded by Comic Relief, Hargeisa, originally uploaded by CharlesFred.

This ambulance was shown on BBC this evening as part of their Comic Relief effort. It is housed at the Hargeisa Group Hospital in Hargeisa, where I was born and was provided by funds raised by Comic Relief. They also showed film of the hospital wards, patients and staff, showing how the money raised helps people in Africa. It was Billy Connolly who was there, wandering around the ward, saying that Somaliland was not the healthiest country in the world. Hmmmm... maybe not the healthiest place, and it coukld certainly do with better medical care but it is certainly not the unhealthiest country in the world. So great to hear the name Somaliland being mentioned.

It is a great effort by the comedians of the UK to raise money for good causes in the UK and Africa and there are many great comedy moments created during a long evening if fund raising on BBC. We had Catherine Tate serving coffee and biscuits to a busy Tony Blair in 10, Downing Street as a young job seeker and later we can look forward to the cast of Little Britain.

One less nice aspect of Comic Relief is the way they use images of sick Africans to boost the amount of money being pledged, combined with the promise that the money raised will help these people get better. To a certain extent it will, but these images encourage the idea that that everything in Africa is bad and that Africans are waiting for our help to make them better. A more balanced approach would, of course, be better.

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Somaliland Forum Donates to Hargeisa Hospital

Hargeisa, 11 May 2009 (Somalilandpress) – Members from Somaliland Forum donated a sum of money to Hargeisa Group Hospital yesterday. In an event attended by the regional health board of Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland, Eng. Ali Abdillahi, the newly elected chairman of Somaliland Forum gave $7,600 US Dollars to the board.

Eng. Ali said Somaliland Forum carried out a fund raising during the suicide attacks in Somaliland so that the hospital can assist the victims in the best way. He mentioned that after the hospital received some other assistance from other sites, the forum decided to give cash to the hospital so that they it can use it to cover their needs.

“The money is not only from Somaliland Forum but it is also a contribution from others like SSE, Somaliland community in UK, and so on” Said Eng. Ali. “It will not cover all the needs but at least it is something that could help” he concluded.

The Chairman of the Regional Health Board, Mr. Mohamed Hussein Aabbi thanked Somaliland Forum for the financial support. He said the hospital is doing a great job with the minimum income and this will cover some of the hospital’s development. Mr. Aabbi said the money will be used to rehabilitate some wards and if possible to increase the number of the payment wards so that the hospital will get some income to cover some costs. He said Somaliland Forum is doing a wonderful job by assisting their country and putting money where it is needed.

A member of the Health Board also expressed his gratitude towards the donation and said it will help the hospital keep functioning for the future. He said such financial aid will position the hospital to do more assistance to the Somaliland citizens living in the country.

Somaliland Fourm is an independent organization that brings together the Somaliland Diaspora and believe in a sovereign, prosperous and independent Somaliland. They believe working together with Somaliland Communities and Somaliland friends around the globe can contribute to the betterment and development of the Republic of Somailand.

Source: Somalilandpress