Deeq A. Posted February 25, 2018 Who are we? We are Somaliland Youth Movement (SYM). SYM is a youth-led organization which is a collective of UK based Somalilanders from a variety of fields, all committed to making a difference in Somaliland. The movement aims to support change and development in Somaliland by putting young people at the forefront of promoting Somaliland and causes central to its development. Our values are to empower Somaliland youth and young professionals in Somaliland by creating awareness, supporting and encouraging the initiatives of Somalilanders. Promoting Somaliland through a wide variety of activities and events, in order to actively engage with Somalilanders in Somaliland and in the UK. King’s Somaliland Partnership. In 2000, The King’s Somaliland Partnership (KSP) was established, KSP Pursued a partnership approach to healthcare system strengthening. Over the years KSP has trained and continue to train health workers and build the capacity of health institutions to advance quality healthcare in Somaliland. King’s Somaliland Partnership runs from King’s Centre for Global Health in London, KSP is part of an Academic Health Sciences Centre that draws on the clinical, educational and research excellence of three leading NHS hospital trusts and global top 20 universities. Unfortunately, Somaliland has some of the world’s worst health indicators and health care system beset by problems at the institutional and individual levels. There is a shortage of health workers, recently estimated at 197 doctors, 1,256 nurses and 344 midwives, serving a population of around 4million. The equipment unimaginably low The Challenge Somaliland is undergoing a health workforce crisis. There are not enough well-trained, well-equipped doctors to serve its growing population of 4 million. Once out of university, young medical graduates – often still in their twenties – enter clinics and hospitals underprepared but are expected to make life-or-death decisions. A major problem is lack of funds for basic equipment. The Somaliland government can’t afford to pay for the tools young doctors need to treat their patients. We are looking to raise £26,000 to equip every doctor who graduates in Somaliland in 2018. How you can help You can support Somaliland’s future doctors by providing them with the equipment they need to do their jobs. Each piece of equipment lasts for many years and will be used countless times to treat sick and suffering patients. Your support could help a whole generation of young doctors: £5 will pay for a Reflex Hammer, used for detecting abnormalities in the central nervous system £15 will pay for the Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine, an essential guide to symptoms and treatments £30 will pay for a Blood Pressure Monitor, used to diagnose hypertension and many other conditions £60 will pay for a Stethoscope, used to listen to lung and heart sounds for clues of disease £300 will fully equip one doctor with all the materials they need Alternatively, please give whatever you can and the deadline is September 2018. To ensure your money goes to the right place, procurement will be managed by King’s Somaliland Partnership, part of King’s College London, and one of the UK’s largest and longest-running global health partnerships. https://www.gofundme.com/somaliland-s-doctorstarterkit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
