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Alarming Findings in Somali Maternal Health Raise Urgent Questions In Mogadishu, the echoes of a concerning narrative are reverberating through the bustling corridors of the Somalia Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital. Recent findings reveal a stark reality facing Somali women: more than three-quarters of those undergoing cesarean sections with spinal anesthesia are experiencing dangerous dips in blood pressure. This revelation comes from a new study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, shedding…

Breaking the Silence: The Enduring Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia Despite a national ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) that has been in place since 2015, the practice remains alarmingly prevalent in The Gambia. The echoes of tradition still resound through communities, fueled by mothers and older women who cling to the rituals passed down through generations. In a country where nearly half the population identifies as Muslim, cultural and religious beliefs intertwine, creating a complex…

In the crisp fall of 2022, Waris Mohamed was brimming with joy. She had just signed her three children up for what seemed to be a complimentary after-school tutoring program. Living in Savage, the 44-year-old had been nudged into enrolling by a considerate teacher at her children's weekend school, known as dugsi, where they honed their grasp on Islamic teachings. Assured her eligibility for free tutoring due to her household's income under $35,000, Waris took the plunge. Waris quipped, "What mom isn't gonna jump at the…

As Nour Shawaf picks up her phone in Beirut, the whir of drones fills the air. This relentless noise has become her constant companion. It's like a shadow, there when she’s working or soothing her four-year-old son at home. She shares that the presence of the drone dictates her nights, making a comforting sleep next to her child a necessity. Yet explaining these drones to her young son feels impossible. "You just can’t break it down for a four-year-old," she states emphatically. "He keeps asking, ‘What are those noises? Why…

How moms have helped rebuild Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - For the previous three many years, Somalia has been torn aside attributable to clan conflicts, political struggle and / or Al-Shabaab threats, one thing that makes life troublesome and even difficult for all gamers within the war-torn nation. Throughout such conflicts, girls and youngsters are most affected, lots of whom face…