Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Banadir Hospital for Maternity and Child Care in Mogadishu, Somalia. This agreement aims to manage and enhance the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital, representing a new push to improve healthcare services for children in the country.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Fartun Sharif, Director General of Banadir Hospital, and Mr. Abdul Fattah Adam Maalim, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia, in the presence of the hospital’s medical staff and representatives from the healthcare sector.

The agreement aims to increase the number of vulnerable and displaced newborns receiving care at this government hospital by 10% for neonates born at the hospital and by 30% for those referred from outside the hospital. It also aims to provide all necessary resources, including modern medical supplies, equipment, and highly skilled medical personnel, to improve care and ease the burden on the NICU.

In her speech during the signing ceremony, Dr. Fartun Sharif expressed her gratitude to Qatar Charity, stating, “Today marks a new beginning towards improving neonatal care at the hospital. The NICU is one of the most critical departments providing sensitive and essential health services, and we hope this partnership will help meet its basic needs.”

Mr. Abdul Fattah Adam, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia, expressed his happiness with the new cooperation, calling it a significant milestone in supporting child health. He said, “This partnership demonstrates Qatar Charity’s commitment to supporting neonates, who require specialized healthcare services.”

The agreement is expected to have a far-reaching positive impact on the health of neonates in Somalia, with improvements in prenatal care, emergency services, and training for doctors and nurses. These improvements will strengthen the ability to handle emergencies, increasing the chances of saving lives and ensuring high-quality care.

It is worth noting that last year, Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia implemented 25 health projects, benefiting approximately 262,200 patients.