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Dedication of Guistir Clinic
March 1, 2011 · 5 Comments
Djiboutiville(SomalilandPress) February 26th, 2011 – The United States Ambassador in Djibouti, Ambassador James Swan, the Deputy Commander Brigadier (CJTF/HOA), General William L. Glasgow, and the Resident Representative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ms. Stephanie Funk traveled to Guistir with the Minister of Health, his Excellency, Mr. Abdallah Abdillahi Miguil on February 26th for the dedication of the health clinic built and equipped by CJTF/HOA and USAID and staffed by the Ministry of Health. The total cost of construction and equipment for this clinic is estimated at $450,000 which includes a health center, nurse residence, maternity ward, outdoor toilets, incinerator, solar panels, and medical and communication equipment.
CJTF/HOA’s construction of rural clinics builds on past investments by USAID and the Ministry of Health. From 2004 to 2008 USAID/Djibouti’s maternal and child health program assisted the Ministry to expand essential health services to all rural areas in the country. During this time, USAID refurbished and/or built 23 of the 27 rural health clinics while the Government of Djibouti increased the share of the national budget dedicated to health from 4% to15%. Building on these additional funds, the Ministry of Health affected a five-fold increase in the number of nurses, mid-wives and lab technicians that were trained.
In four short years, this strong commitment to the health sector from these two governments made positive improvements to health care in rural areas. Childhood immunizations rose by 300%, infant mortality decreased by 50% and those living in rural areas, or 30% of the entire population, received improved health services.
As General Glasgow said, “Civil military programming in Djibouti is a model of success and the U.S. military is honored to work with our USG colleagues in the U.S. Embassy and USAID and with the Ministry of Health to help foster a healthier society in Djibouti. We are proud of our efforts.” Ambassador Swan reiterated these sentiments and commended the excellent results that strong partnership between the two governments has produced.
More than 300 people attended the dedication of the Guistir clinic. For the first time ever, local residents will have a health clinic in this remote border town. They are elated by the prospect of a healthier future.
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By Mo Guled
Tags: Ambassador James Swan, Djiboutiville, General William L. Glasgow, Stephanie Funk, USAID
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Good for them. People should have access to health clinic all across the country. It is a basic right for every individual no matter where they are.
Good for them. People should have access to health clinics throughout the country no matter where they live.
Even though I don't like his authoriterian rule and past history of torchering people, I do approve what he did for his country during his tenure of 10 years. He undertook very large improvement of the country infrustracture and put right the Djibouti Map on the world. Majority of the people can live with a dictator if he improves the lives and does good things for the country. Wish him to further go for the better of the his people.
Its good for Djibouti and the US army (they find themselves a new military camp). America offers nothing for FREE, if it did, it would offer FREE shelters to the millions that are homeless in U.S. cities. Its just another propaganda message and trying to win support in the region. Its not a genuine help.