HISTORY RECORDS: Dhagayso Madaxweyne Cigaal socdaalkii Maraykanka 1999kii Khudbad Dheer oo uu Jeediyay

HISTORY RECORDS: Dhagayso Madaxweyne Cigaal socdaalkii Maraykanka 1999kii Khudbad Dheer oo uu Jeediyay

Nurses for Edna -- A Medical Mission to Hargesia, Somaliland

  

by Nancy Leigh Harless, Nurse practitioner

In August 2013, Wanda Chestnut, Kim Law and Kerra Plesko, three members of the Nurses for Edna team, left for Hargesia, Somaliland. Due to a death in the family the last nurse, Sarah David, joined them two weeks later.

Each member of the team had expressed a passion to improve women's health around the world. For almost a year they had planned and worked. They held fund raisers to augment the already generous grant awarded by Barco's Nightingale Foundation for this mission. They sought free medical equipment and found ways to cover shipping costs and logistics. They sent out hundreds of appeals to friends and family to raise awareness of the plight of the Somaliland women. They did all this in an effort to make a difference in a country still struggling to recover from years of civil war. They traveled with little personal luggage so they might fill their baggage allowances with donations of medical equipment. The trip took more than 24 hours; they arrived exhausted, but eager to begin work.

The Hospital director, Edna Adan requested they teach a First Aid course while they were in Hargesia. What they didn't realize was how large the group would be - over 150 nurses, lab techs and public health students. Nor did they realize that some of their teaching would need to be done using pantomime and interpreters!

Although each member of the team expressed that the teaching experience was both frustrating and somewhat overwhelming, they also expressed that one of the best things about the trip was the positive feedback that they got from their students. They can feel proud that they were instrumental in teaching more than 150 students the necessary skills needed to provide basic First Aid Care for the people of Somaliland.

"My happiest moment is a culmination of positive feedback from my students and from the university. Both have expressed gratitude for and positivity towards my teaching and indicated they would happily have me teach again. Having never taught in a classroom setting before, and having experienced numerous frustrations throughout the course, the end response was very gratifying," Kim Law.

Besides teaching and working at the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital the nurses also worked and taught in the community at the Abdi Idan MCH Clinic. This free, government funded clinic provides multiple services including antenatal and postpartum care, low risk deliveries, a nutrition clinic, a pediatric health and immunization clinic, and lab services in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Hargesia.

While they were not able to spend as much time as they had hoped providing women's health clinical care at the hospital, the nurses did both work, and provide supervision to student nurses, on the wards. Three of the nurses identified their biggest challenge, and saddest moments, came while resuscitating a newborn infant with no doctor to guide them.

"We tried to get one of the nursing students to go find a doctor, but she didn't understand what we wanted. Finally, the nurse anesthetist came in and we were able to partially stabilize the baby and get it breathing. But, it was just a situation where no one in the room knew what to do and we couldn't find anyone to help us, Kerra Plesko.

It was during incidents like this one, and other long neonatal resuscitations that the nurses felt pummeled with a moral and ethical dilemma.

"My absolute worst experience here is the ethical dilemma I am now constantly thinking about. We've done a few, long neonatal resuscitations, and have been able to revive the babies, only to have them die a few days later. If they had lived they would have been severely disabled. Is it ethically responsible to do long resuscitations in resource poor countries where the risk for long term disability is high?" Kim Law

However, the nurses also expressed being positively impacted by their time in Somaliland; they came home with a greater appreciation for everything available to them at work and at home: medications, supplies and equipment.

"I now really appreciate being prepared at every delivery, having the necessary equipment ready, or even having it at all, and having qualified trained people who know the importance of quick resuscitation and being efficient with what we are doing. I appreciated it before, but I had never seen babies die from the lack of those things. I know we live in a rush- rush society and I do believe that we need time for slowdowns often, but I also value responding to a task quickly, and Africa has shown me how valuable that can be," Kerra Plesko

They also came home with a greater appreciation for their knowledgeable, supportive team members at their respective work places. Larger still, they returned with a sense of respect for the people of Somaliland and a reminder of the importance of humility.

"The people of Hargesia are so poor and despite being poor they are humble people. This experience reminded me to remain humble in all situations and circumstances," Wanda Chestnut.

The nursing team also described moments of happiness along a difficult medical mission. Moments of showing support for each other; of early morning work -out sessions on the roof to decrease their stress; and spontaneous dancing in their rooms after working all day to the point of exhaustion. But, the most gratifying memories they report are of times they saw their hard work actually bringing change in the nursing practice at the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital:

"My happiest moment was when I went downstairs one morning after breakfast and saw the nurses and midwives put two babies in the Embrace warmers! It was a proud moment. Not only did they do it correctly, but they actually remembered to use them! It's hard to tell when you get through to some of the nurses, but at that moment, I knew that our in-services and teachings had some sort of impact because the neonates were in Embrace," Sarah David

The nurses report feeling proud of some of the small, yet significant, changes they brought to the Edna Edan Maternity Hospital such as putting together an emergency resuscitation kit for the med/surg ward. They are particularly proud of the part they played in the prevention of neonatal hyperthermia.

"When we first arrived at the hospital, neonatal resuscitation were being done on an old cart with a heating pad. The babies would get extremely cold (like 34 C cold). They had two radiant warmers shoved into corners so we decided to check them out. One of them didn't work but the other one was in beautiful shape. It took several weeks to get everyone to leave the warmer on and plugged in at all times. But eventually, with perseverance and a little duct tape, we made it happen."Kim Law.

Although the mission to Hargesia was challenging, each nurse expressed how very grateful they are to have had this experience. Each feels this experience both gave them a fuller appreciation of their nursing careers at home, as well as helped to prepare them for future medical missions. Each member of the Nurses for Edna team: Sarah David, Wanda Chestnut, Kim Law, and Kerra Plesko plan to continue to volunteer in the global arena. One nurse at a time they will change the world!
The nurses of the Nurses for Edna team want to thank the non profits, One Nurse At A Time and the Barcos Nightingale's Foundation for their generous support of this medical mission.

Source: huffingtonpost.com

HISTORY RECORDS: Dhagayso Gabay uu Tiriyay Madaxweyne Cigaal

MACAMIISHA SHIRKADA TELESOM OO WERWERKII ABID UGU WAYNAA SOO WAJAYAHAY

 

BURCO - Bulshada Kunool Gobolada Dalka Somaliland Ayaa Waxay Farta Ku Fiiqayaan Barnaamija Zaad ee Shirkada Telesom Barnaamijkan oo Runtii aad Moodo In Dad Ku Imika Fahmeen Barnaamijkan Zaad Ayaan Markaan U Kuur Galay Cabtinkan Waxaan La eegay oo Larog Rogay Qodobkan Ay Bulshadu Kacabanayso oo Ah Qofka Zaadka Leh oo Runti Sifudud Loo ogaan karayo Magaciisa oo afar ah ) Magaciisa ilaa awawgii abihii) taas oo runtii aan wanaagsanayn in ilaa halkaa la ogado Qofka waayo bulshadani waa dad ay ka dhaxeeyaan arimo farabadan

Sanadkii 2010kii Ayaa Waxaa Magalada Garowe ka Dhacday Dil kaas oo u dhaxeeyay aano qabiil balse Barnaamijkan Zaad uu u Sahlay Dilka Ninkan Kadib Markii uu Ogaaday Ninkan Magaciisa oo Dhamaystiran Dilkiina uu Sidaa Kufulay

Hadaba Shirkada Telesom Ma ka Fakartay Arintan oo daraasad ma ku samaysay Magacan macamiisha ee loo adeegsanayo arimo farabadan xataa wakhti kasta amaankiisa ayay khatar ku tahay qofka la hayo magaciisa ilaa abihii awawgii xataa waxaa dhici karta in loo isticmaalo Siyaabo Khaldan oo Wax Loogu Furshado

Bulshada Ku Nool Somaliland Khaasatan Gobobolka Togdheer ayaa waxaad Moodaa in ay Arintan Dhibaato Kala Kulmeen Maxaa Yeelay Waxaa Isisotaraya Hadalhaynta Iyo Falanqaynta Qodabkan
Bulshada Reer Somaliland Waxay Kalo Runtii Taabteen oo aad yadana Uga Werwersanyihiin Lacagta Ugu Jirta Barnaamijka Zaad oo Runtii Ay Ku Tilmaameen Lacag Bilaa Damiina oo werwerkeedu joogta ku Yahay

Markaan La Kulmay Qaar Kamid Ah macamiisha Shirkada Telesom ayaa iiga Waramaya Xogdheerna Iga siiyay Barnaamijkan Zaad ninkan oo Ka Gaabsaday In uu Magaciisa iiSheego Ayaa Waxa uu Yidhi Lacagta Zaadka Kugu Jirta Maaha Lacag Wax Damiinna leh mana Jirto Wax Cadaynaya oo Lagusiinayo Marka aad Lacag Ku Shubato Barnaamijka Zaad Waxaan Odhankaraa Waa Lacag Bakhtiyaa Nasiiba Hadiiba Ay Khalkhal Ku Yimaado Systemka Shirkada
Balse Barnaamijakn Zaad Ayaa Runtiii Anigu aad Ugu Bogay Lacagtii Jeebka Laguqadanayay Ayaaan Jirin markaad Suuqa Wax Ka Iibsanayso Zaad Ayaad Ku IIbsanaysaa
Runtii Dadka Qaarna Aad Bay U amaanayaan Barnaamijkan Zaad Qaarna Way Ka Dayrinayaan Marka aad Waraysato

Hadaba Barnaamijkan Zaad Ayaa Waxa uu Dhibaato Ku Keenay Qodobkaa Hadii aannay Shirkada Telesom Wax Kabadalin Waxaa Dhici Doonta In Ay Kiissas Wawayn Usoo Jiido Magacyadaa Macamiisha Ay Meel Walba Ku Siidaysay uuna QodobkanI Noqdo Mid Ay Si Toosa u Isticmalaan Dadka Dannaha Gaarkaa Kaleh Magacayada Macmiisha.

Waxaanu isku dayaynaa Hadii Ilahay Kadhigo In aanu Arintan Badhitaan Fog Kusamayno oo Barnaamij Joogtaa Idiinka Soo Diyarino Qodobkan oo Ah In Si Fudud Loo Ogaado Qofkaad Doonto Magaciisa ilaa Abihii Awawgii

Abdalla Abu Haniifa
Xigasho :- Caynabanews

Somaliland: Safiirka Turkiga u Qaabilsan Somaliland/Soomaaliya Oo Booqasho Afar Maalmood ah ku yimid dalka

“Waxaan u socdaa sidii loo sii wadi lahaa wada hadaladii Somaliland iyo Soomaaliya”

Hargeysa - Safiirka Turkiga u fadhiya Somaliland/Soomaaliya Cemalettin Kanu iyo wefti uu Hoggaaminayo oo Ganacsato ah ayaa socdaal shaqo oo qaadan doona muddo afar maalmood ah ku yimid Somaliland, waxaana madaarka Hargeysa ku soo dhaweeyay xubno ka mid ah Golaha Wasiirrada.

Safiirka Turkiga oo ka hadlay booqashadiisa ayaa sheegay inay la xidhiidho sidii loo sii xoojin lahaa wax-wada qabsiga labada dal. Waxa kale oo uu tilmaamay inuu u socdo sidii loo sii ambo-qaadi lahaa wada hadaladii u socday Somaliland iyo Soomaaliya ee dalkiisu marti-gelinayay.

safiirka Turkiga 2

“Waxa ka mid ah ujeedada socdaalkayga sidii loo sii wadi lahaa wada hadaladii dalkayga Turkigu marti-gelinayay ee u dhaxeeyay Somaliland iyo Soomaaliya, inkasta oo ay jirraan mawduucyo siyaasiya haddana waxaan rajaynaynaa in la sii wadi doono wada hadaladan,”ayuu yidhi Danjiraha Turkigu.

Safiirku waxa uu sheegay inuu ku faraxsan yahay booqashadiisa Somaliland, waxaanu xusay in wadankiisu kala shaqayn doono horumarinta ganacsiga, maalgashiga iyo dhaqaalaha.

“Waxa maanta inoo yimid Safiirka Turkiga iyo wefti balaadhan oo uu Hoggaaminayo oo ka yimid dalka Itoobiya, ujeedada socdaalkooduna waxa uu la xidhiidhaa sidii loo sii xoojin lahaa cilaaqaadka qotada dheer ee ka dhaxeeya labada dal gaar ahaan dhinacyada waxbarashada, dhaqaalaha iyo siyaasadaba,”ayuu yidhi Wasiirka Qorshaynta Qaranka Dr. Sacad Cali Shirre oo ka mid ahaa Wasiirradii soo dhaweeyay weftigaasi.

Weftiga ka socda dalka Turkiga waxa madaarka Hargeysa ku soo dhaweeyay Wasiirrada Qorshaynta,Beeraha iyo Wasiir Ku xigeenka Ganacsiga, mudada afarta maalmood ah ee ay ku sugan yihiin Somaliland waxay booqan doonaan qaar ka mid ah magaalooyinka dalka oo ay u kuur-galayaan xarakaadka ganacsiga.

Waxa kale oo lagu wadaa inay kulan la yeeshaan xubno ka mid ah Golaha Wasiirrada iyo Madaxweynaha Somaliland Md. Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Siilaanyo).

Ganacsade Oomaar oo Wajahaya Qaanuunka iyo Sharciga Dalka Jabuuti iyo Salaadiin reer Somaliland ah oo Jabuuti u Tagay Ka Ergaynta xadhiga Ganacsade Oomaar !!!

Djibouti - Ganacsadaha caanka ah ee reer Jabuuti Jaamac Oomaar Seed, oo ah mulkiillaha shirkadda Oomaar Trading Company oo ka tirsan shirkaddaha ugu waaweyn dhinaca ganacsiga Dalka Jamhuuriyada Djibouti ayaa lagu wadaa wiigan gudihiisa in la horkeena Maxkamadda ku taala caasimada Jabuuti, kadib markii maalmihii la soo dhaafay uu ku xidhnaa mid ka mid ah saldhigyada Booliska magaalada Jabuuti, Ganacsade Oomaar ayaa ciidanka Jaandaaranku ka soo qabteen bilowgii bishan November gurigiisa oo ku yaala magaalada Jabuuti ayagoo ku eedeeyay in uu Koontarabaad farobadan in uu si joogto ah uu galiyo dalkaasi Jabuuti, isla markaana uu cashuuro farobadan sifo sharci daro ah uu ugala dhuuman jiray Qaranka Jabuuti.

Caasimadda Hargeysa waxa shalay ka dhoofaya 12 suldaan oo ka kooban dhammaan beelaha Somaliland, kuna sii jeeda magaalada Djibouti, kuwaasoo safarkoodu salka ku hayo inay waan waan ula tagaan Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Djibouti Ismaaciil Cumar Geelle,sidii xorriyaddiisa loogu soo celin lahaa Ganacsade Jaamac Oomaar Seed.

Sallaadiintan oo ay ka mid yihiin Suldaanka Guud ee Beelaha Somaliland Suldaan Maxamed Cabdiqaadir, Suldaan Maxamed Maxamuud Xandule (Indhacase), Suldaan Axmed Nuur Cabdilaahi Sammaale, Suldaan Barre Sheekh Aadan, Suldaan Maxamuud Axmed-sheekh, Suldaan Ismaaciil Suldaan Cabdiraxmaan, iyo sallaadiin kale, ayaa warar u dhuun daloola safarkoodu noo xaqiijiyeen  inay u baqoolayaan magaalada Djibouti, si ay wada hadal ugala yeesheen xadhiga Ganacsadaha ka hor inta aan maxkammadda la geyn.

Hay'adaha Sharci Fulinta Dalka Jabouti ayaa Albaabada u laabay Dhamaan Ganacsiyadii Shirkada Oomaar International Compnay Ee Wadanka Djbouti kadib xadhiga Ganacsade oomar.

Dhinaca kale waxa jira warar sheegaya in xadhiga Ganacsade Oomaar iyo xayiraada la saaray dhaqdhaqaaqiisa Ganacsi ay la xiriiraan ka dib markii Ganacsade Oomaar iyo Shirkadiisa Ganacsi ee Omar International Companay si qarsoodi ah ula lahayd xidhiidho ganacsi oo sanado badan socday Ganacsadaha dibad wareega ah ee lagu magacaabo Boore Oo Ganacsigiisa hore looga Mamnuucay Wadanka Djabouti .

Florida : Seminole mayor travels to Somaliland to give consultancy to local government officials, political parties

Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters

SEMINOLE – In October, Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters traveled to Somaliland to provide consulting services to elected local government officials and political party leaders in the East African country.

Mayor Waters was sent by the International Republican Institute and the U.S. Agency for International Development, two international support organizations.

The purpose of this assignment was to work with city councilors and mayors in Somaliland. Her training forums focused on how to be more effective government officials; how to improve communications with the people of Somaliland; how important it is that elected and party officials work together on outreach events; and the significance of the planning and hosting of Town Hall meetings.

Mayor Waters, with the oversight of the IRI Somaliland Country Director Bojan Ristic, and consulting partner Steve Pier, of Occident and Orient Development in Texas, trained over 150 people. Professions of attendees included physicians, camel and goat herders, fishermen, religious sheiks, educators and small business owners.

“Working with the good people of Somaliland was truly a humbling experience,” said Mayor Waters, “an experience where it was my intention to help make a difference in helping to enhance their democracy and improve the political process for the benefit of all Somalilanders.”

Somaliland is an unrecognized, self-declared de-facto sovereign state that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia. They have been a democracy for only 22 years. The country’s government is comprised of a president, cabinet, parliament and three branches of national government, as well as local government with mayors and councilors.

“Those who attended the training gained a great deal of knowledge on how to be effective elected officials, how to organize and plan community outreach events, and to how to better communicate constituents in their villages and communities,” Mayor Waters said. “Political parties benefited from trainings on how to help elected officials be successful, and how to grow their party influence and membership.”

Source : Tampa Bay Newspaper

Update : 11 Police Officers Among 28 killed in Somalia Suicide Attack

Muqdisho - Islamist militants rammed a car bomb into a police compound north of Somalia’s capital yesterday and opened fire on officers, leaving seven civilians, 10 militants and 11 police officers dead, officials and witnesses said.

Al Shabaab – the al-Qaeda-linked group that claimed responsibility for a deadly raid on a shopping mall in Kenya in September – said it carried out the assault.

African Union peacekeepers and Somali troops surrounded the compound and opened fire. Witnesses said the shooting inside then stopped.

Times of Malta

U.S.-Israel David's Sling Weapon System Intercepts Target During Integrated Flight Test

The Israel Missile Defense Organization and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency completed a successful intercept test today of the David's Sling Weapon System.

This test, designated David's Sling Test – 2 (DST-2), is the second intercept test of the Stunner interceptor for the David's Sling Weapon System, and was conducted at a test range in southern Israel.

A target missile was launched and tracked by the system's multi-mission radar. The radar transferred flight information to the battle management control system. The Stunner interceptor successfully performed its planned trajectory and destroyed the target.

The David's Sling Weapon System is designed as an additional layer of defense against ballistic missiles, to add interception opportunities to the joint U.S.-Israel Arrow Weapon System and to improve the active defense architecture of the State of Israel against missile threats.

The successful test is a major milestone in the development of the David's Sling Weapon System and provides confidence in future Israeli capabilities to defeat the developing ballistic missile threat.

Media Points of Contact:

Israel Ministry of Defense Media Contact: Asaf Zohar, 972-3-6975546, dover@mod.gov.il
MDA Media Contact: Rick Lehner, 571-231-8212, richard.lehner@mda.mil