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Empowering Health projects
In particular, in the context of Somalia, DMO’s steadfast commitment to upholding the human right to health and reproductive self-determination is ingrained in the organization’s mission. Our comprehensive health initiatives address the enduring issues Somali communities face by bridging social, institutional, and individual divides.
The goal of DMO is to create accountable and robust health systems. To improve service delivery, fortify health systems, and raise the standard of care, we collaborate closely with regional health authorities and organizations. In order to establish a healthcare environment that is adaptable, inclusive, and able to satisfy the changing demands of Somalia’s populace, we concentrate on capacity training, infrastructure development, and policy advocacy.
The healthcare services we provide
Deeg-roor Organization run our health facilities usually provide a broad range of primary and sometimes secondary healthcare services, depending on their size, funding, and mandate. Here’s an overview of the common healthcare services we provide:
1. Primary Healthcare Services
- Outpatient consultations for common illnesses (malaria, diarrhea, respiratory infections, etc.)
- Maternal and child health (antenatal care, safe delivery, postnatal care)
- Immunization programs (EPI services for children and women of reproductive age)
- Nutrition services (screening for malnutrition, supplementary/therapeutic feeding)
- Health education and promotion (hygiene, family planning, disease prevention)
2. Reproductive & Sexual Health Services
- Family planning counseling and provision of contraceptives
- Prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- HIV/AIDS services (testing, counseling, ART provision depending on capacity)
3. Emergency and Basic Inpatient Care
- First aid and stabilization of emergency cases before referral
- Minor surgical procedures (wound care, abscess drainage, suturing)
- Basic inpatient services for conditions like severe malaria, pneumonia, obstetric complications
4. Public Health & Preventive Services
- Community outreach (mobile clinics, health education campaigns)
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) support
- Disease surveillance and reporting (to support epidemic control)
5. Specialized Services (where capacity allows)
- Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment (DOTS program)
- Mental health and psychosocial support
- Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, epilepsy in some facilities)
DMO's commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare
DMO acknowledges the value of community engagement in facilitating access to healthcare. We support community-led collective action to improve health outcomes by forming alliances with local authorities, medical professionals, and community organizations. In order to guarantee that healthcare services are available, responsive, and customized to meet the requirements of Somalia’s various populations, we mobilize public demand and advocate for institutional commitments and policy changes.
Health and Nutrition Projects
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Supported by: Somalia Hummanitarian Fund
from 1 July 2024 to 30 April 2025.
Project Title: provision of lifesaving support to the communities with high intersectoral severity with needs that are experienced climate shocks in Baidoa rural area.
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Supported by: Somalia Hummanitarian Fund
from june 2023 to 29 february 2024
Project Title:Provision of Treatment and prevention of acute malnutrition among children, pregnant and lactating women at fixed Nutrition facilities and outreach in Baidoa Rural of Bay Region Southwest Somalia
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Supported by: Somalia Hummanitarian Fund
from August 2022 to january 2023.
Project Title: Scaling up integrated Health & Nutrition Provision of lifesaving primary health care services. and Provision of treatment of acute malnutrition at fixed health facilities and outreach in IDPs sites in Baidoa district of Bay Region of southwest state of Somalia
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Supported by: Somalia Hummanitarian Fund
from Sep2021 to 31 August 2022.
Project Title: Provision of equitable access to quality lifesaving curative nutrition service among boys and girls (06-59) months & PLW through systematic identification, referral and treatment of acutely mom alnour ished cases)
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Supported by: Somalia Hummanitarian Fund
from 20 August 2019 to 9 September 2020
Project Title: Integrated Basic Health and Nutrition Services to malnutrition affected population by addressing high morbidity by providing access to treatment of common childhood diseases for U5 children and Health care support to PLW in 9 targeted sites (Baidoa outskirts) in Baidoa district
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Supported by: Unicef Somalia
1stOctober 2023-31stDec
2023
Project title : Support Scale up of Preventive and Curative Nutrition Services for Children and Women in Baidoa Districts of Bay Region.
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