Khadar Hared
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Foreign Policy Analyst shaping global narratives through Strategic Communication & Journalism. X- @VOASomali, DWAfricaLink. Views mine. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
Nairobi-Mogadishu
Joined June 2015
The commitment of Health Ministers of the Lake Chad Basin countries is a powerful example of what it takes to #EndPolio. Now we must sustain high-quality campaigns and reach every missed child. #VaccinesWork
Productive discussion today with #LakeChadBasin health ministers & partners on sustaining polio response. A polio-free Africa is possible, more so through a whole-of-government approach—with action, investment and accountability. Every child deserves protection from polio.
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Somalia expands Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for child immunization in Mogadishu - Hiiraan Online
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On a bright morning in Kahda, a district on the southern edge of the Somali capital Mogadishu, a young mother stands at the immunization desk without the small, creased card that once governed her...
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Eid Mubarak to you all! #Somalia. May this Eid bring you peace, health, strength, and renewed purpose. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia @UNTMIS_ @UNinSomalia
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“Now we are in the middle of a war that we did not create.” Mogadishu’s bajaj drivers survive on the thinnest of margins. The Iran war is demolishing those margins. My latest for @thecontinent_
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Well done @WHOAFRO Polio Lab team! Ghana's new National Polio Reference Lab boosts regional surveillance. With @WHO & @gatesfoundation, advancing sequencing & detection to #EndPolio @BrakaFiona
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.@WHOSom's Representative a.i. Dr. Mohamed Ali Kamil, along with @MoH_Somalia officials & other partners, launched the 2026 Health Emergency Appeal to ensure access to essential healthcare, boost emergency response, and strengthen coordination with national authorities.
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With rising needs & funding gaps, the appeal stresses the urgency of collective action to protect Somalia’s health gains and save lives. Continued support is vital to prevent further facility closures and reduce preventable deaths.
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Thank you to our funding partners for their ongoing support in making this life-saving work possible, @UNCERF, @EU_ECHO, @GAVi, @JapanInSomalia
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Encouraged by the response by Malawi after confirmation of circulating variant polio type 2 in Blantyre. A Public Health Emergency was declared in Jan & within weeks nationwide vaccinations reached 97% coverage. 1.3M+ kids vaccinated. Strong partnerships. #EndPolio
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In Somalia, the @UNCERF is more than just funding; it is a lifeline. By providing rapid & flexible resources, CERF empowers WHO to move from assessment to lifesaving intervention in the critical early hours of a crisis. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_
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This partnership doesn't only address immediate suffering; it also reinforces the resilience of Somalia's health system, ensuring no one is left behind. @UNCERF @WHOEMRO @UNinSomalia @UNTMIS_ @MoH_Somalia
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Health teams are on the frontlines, ensuring every child is protected. The vaccination campaign strengthens immunity & outbreak response. Together, we’re building a resilient future for our children enabled by @gavi. #HealthForAll
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Last week, in response to the diphtheria outbreak, @WHOSom, in coordination with @unicefsomalia & @mohplso, successfully vaccinated over 400,000 children under 15 across Puntland State. #DiphtheriaSomalia #VaccinationWorks #HealthForAll.
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In the Eastern Mediterranean Region: 🔵About 36 000 children aged 019 years are diagnosed with cancer every year.🔵Over 70% of children with a cancer diagnosis died in 2022. With an early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, childhood cancer is highly curable.
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#InternationalChildhoodCancerDay reminds us that every child with cancer deserves quality care. Every 4 minutes, 3 children are diagnosed with #ChildhoodCancer.
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In 2026, when 5 million Somalis are projected to require urgent health assistance, this strong collaboration will be more critical than ever. @MoH_Somalia @UNTMIS_ @UNinSomalia @WHOEMRO
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This achievement reflects the power of partnership—bringing together health partners to deliver coordinated, life-saving support where it is needed most. @MoH_Somalia @WHOEMRO @UNTMIS_ @UNinSomalia
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