UNPOS
United Nations Political Office for Somalia

Closure of UNPOS

The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), established on 15 April 1995, supported the Federal Government’s peace and reconciliation efforts. Its mandate ended on 3 June 2013, with its responsibilities transferred to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

World Health Organization

World Health Organization (WHO) specializes in health and serves as the technical focal point for all health programmes in Somalia, facilitating access to quality primary and secondary health care services, preventing and controlling of communicable diseases and implements emergency preparedness systems.

WHO Somalia works towards reducing avoidable loss of life, burden of disease and disability by strengthening routine immunization; controlling and reducing disease prevalence; providing essential medicines to health facilities and enhancing human resources.

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