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Implementation of IMCI in Somalia

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INTRODUCTION PHASE

IMCI orientation and pre-planning workshop, Hargeisa

July 2001

IMCI endorsed as a suitable strategy for North-West Somalia

July 2001

IMCI clinical training for Somali doctors in Sudan

December 2001

Desk review of policy documents and identification of gaps in the health policy and sector reform (priority childhood illness and drugs for its management)

2002

12-day exposure of senior health staff, 12 doctors from the 6 regions and nurses to the IMCI training approach and content

2002

Child health situation analysis

January 2003

Capacity building for IMCI training (in Sudan) for Somali staff of UNICEF, Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS), IMC (International Medical Corps), and GHC (Gedo Health Consortium - AMREF, CordAid, Trocaire)

August 2003