In a statement following the 77th World Health Assembly, the Somali Minister of Health and Social Walfare, Dr. Ali Hajiadam Abuubakar, expressed deep gratitude for the passage of a resolution aimed at accelerating progress towards reducing maternal, newborn, and child mortality.
The resolution, which was proposed by Somalia, calls on member states to take concrete steps to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets 3.1 and 3.2. SDG 3.1 aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births, while SDG 3.2 seeks to end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age.
“We are truly appreciative of the support shown by our fellow member states in passing this critical resolution,” said Ali Hajjiadam. “Maternal, newborn, and child health are among our highest priorities in Somalia, and this commitment from the global community will help us save many lives in the years to come.”
The minister also expressed gratitude to the countries that sponsored the resolution, for their leadership in championing this important issue on the global stage.
“With renewed focus and resources, we are confident that we can make significant strides towards meeting the SDG targets and ensuring a healthier future for all Somali women and children,” concluded Dr. Ali Hajjiadam.
writter: Shaafie Osman                       Multimedia Officer, MoH_Somalia
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