Onjo Simson

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a significant milestone in maternal healthcare, with its maternal mortality ratio reaching a record low in the Middle East. According to the Monitoring SDG3 report released by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the ratio dropped from 6 per 100,000 live births in 2015 to just 3 in 2022. This achievement underscores the UAE's unwavering commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG3, which aims to ensure good health and well-being for all. In addition to its strides in maternal healthcare, the UAE has made commendable progress in reducing under-five and neonatal mortality rates over the past decade. The country's consistent investment in skilled birth attendance, maintaining a rate of 99-100%, has been instrumental in achieving these outcomes. Furthermore, the UAE leads in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with a remarkable 78% service coverage index, the highest among Arab countries in the Eastern Medite...

  The Odisha Samaj in UAE, a vibrant community organization representing people from Odisha residing in the UAE, recently organized a blood donation camp in Dubai on March 11, 2024. Held annually for the past decade, this event is a testament to the Samaj's commitment to giving back to the community and promoting the noble cause of blood donation. The camp, hosted at the Dubai Blood Donation Centre, saw enthusiastic participation from approximately 70 members of the Odisha Samaj, who generously donated blood to help those in need. A Lifesaving Tradition Upheld by Odisha Samaj The importance of blood donation was underscored by the president of Odisha Samaj, who himself has a rare blood group and often relies on donations. Encouraging members to participate, the Samaj promoted the camp on social media platforms and ensured donors followed necessary pre-donation protocols for optimal health and safety. The camp's inauguration by the Consul of the Consulate General of India in Dub...