SOMA Concludes UNDP supported Somali media coverage program on Covid- 19
The messages on the public awareness raising on Covid-19 was broadcasted through 34 media stations operational across Somalia and has reached an estimated population between 8 to 10 million residing in both the urban and rural areas of Somalia.
Furthermore, five designated radio stations have placed the awareness raising on Covid -19 messages in their social media platforms: Facebook, YouTube and websites for wide public outreach.
"The public across Somalia has been educated on the risks of the coronavirus pandemic and how to be safe from the disease,” says Mohamed Abduwahab, SOMA Secretary General at the conclusion of the program.
The
Somali Media Association (SOMA) wishes to appreciate UNDP and the
Office of the Prime Minister for the valuable support towards these
important services that have educated and raised the public awareness on
the risks of the pandemic and how to be protected from contracting the
coronavirus disease.
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SOMA Concludes UNDP supported Somali media coverage program on Covid- 19
Mogadishu - Somalia 30 September 2020: The Somali Media Association (SOMA) has finalized 14 days long effort relating with media coverage on coronavirus pandemic in Somalia that have been in progress from September 12-26, 2020. The Somali Media As