Edna Adan was the first certified nurse midwife in Somaliland and Former first lady of Somaliland. After retiring she saw that there was a need for more certified midwives in Somaliland. She then sold everything she had, to build a hospital that is named the "Edna Adan University Hospital".
The hospital took her four years to build. Her goal was to empower women by creating opportunities for them to become certified midwifes. She wanted to inform women that they do have choices. She is inspired by the benefit and jobs the hospital has created. She aspires to train 1,000 midwives to increase the survival rate at birth.
The Edna Adan University Hospital has reduced maternal rate in Somaliland by one quarter since its opening. The hospital has treated over 4,000 patients and delivered over 12,000 babies. It is women like Edna Adan that are taking strides today to create more opportunities for a healthier and stronger global community of people of African decent.
The story of Edna Adan and others like her showcase the strides black women are taking today to ensure the health and survival of women and children in a global community.
The story of Edna Adan and others like her showcase the strides black women are taking today to ensure the health and survival of women and children in a global community.
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