Somalia

Somalia Response to COVID-19

World Health Organization This report assesses the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and the responses to curb its spread and impacts. Report

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Multinational – Crisis Response Support Programme for National and Regional Mitigation of Covid-19 Impact (Djibouti and Somalia) – Somalia Component

African Development Bank Group This report discusses the proposed intervention focusing on the Somali component of the Crisis Response Support Programme for National and Regional Mitigation of COVID-19 Impact for the Republics of Djibouti and Somalia. Report

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The Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Top Livelihoods Concerns by Somali Households

UNHCR This infographic reports survey results of a survey of the top livelihood concerns of Somalians including the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Report

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USAID Helps Slow Spread of COVID-19 in Somalia with Donation of 500,000 Locally Made Masks 

U.S. Embassy in Somalia This article lays out the U.S. humanitarian, health, and economic assistance response to Somalia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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The Humanitarian Disaster Before Us: COVID-19 in Somalia 

Refugees International This article details the humanitarian consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on Somalia’s vulnerable population and explains five factors that warn that Somalia could quickly become one of the worst-affected regions in the world. Article

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COVID-19 in Somalia: Leveraging Finance to help Somali Businesses in the Face of Crisis COVID-19 in Somalia 

Market Links This article offers a set of responses to help increase employment and incomes for businesses after the devastating economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis in Somalia.  Article

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COVID-19 Control Measure: The Hidden Impact on Somali Children 

UNICEF This statement reports on the irreversible impact of COVID-19 on physical and sexual-based violence of Somali children by their parents or caregivers. UNICEF supports its claims by undertaking a small survey in mid-April with 34 child protection agencies in Somalia who monitor reporting of child abuse cases. Additional information was also captured as a result of the survey. …

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COVID-19 in Somalia: A Public Health Emergency in an Electoral Minefield 

International Crisis Group This article details the huge challenge the coronavirus pandemic has posed on Somalia, the public health crisis compounded with problems in electoral preparations.   Report

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Somalia Education Sector COVID-19 Response Plan

UNESCO This report discusses a plan for preparing the education sector in Somalia for the COVID-19 outbreak. Report

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Somalia: COVID-19 Impact Update No.2 (As of 20 April 2020)

OCHA This article provides an overview of the COVID-19 situation in Somalia and its impact on education, the economy, and humanitarian operations. Report

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