Nairobi, 9 December 2023 –African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officials led by Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, visited ATMIS personnel admitted to various hospitals in Nairobi on Saturday.
The visit was part of ATMIS routine checks to monitor the health and recovery of African Union troops receiving specialised treatment and care in Kenya after being evacuated from Somalia.
After his hospital visit, which was intended to uplift the spirits of the injured soldiers, Ambassador Souef, said, “During our interaction with the patients, it was evident that they are very happy with the treatment and care provided. On behalf of ATMIS, I extend my sincere gratitude to the hospital administration and the medical staff for their exceptional care of our soldiers.”
He commended the soldiers for their courage and dedication in their efforts to contribute to security and stability in Somalia.
During their tour of the hospital facilities, the delegation engaged in discussions with the medical staff and senior management. These officials provided updates on the patients’ conditions.
Ambassador Souef acknowledged the contributions of several partners, notably the Kenyan Government and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), for their support in providing high-quality healthcare to ATMIS personnel who suffer injuries while on duty.
A senior official at one of the hospitals, Veronica Kimeu, commended the long-standing partnership that enables ATMIS personnel to receive specialised care and treatment in Kenyan hospitals.
“I am pleased to report that the patients who come here are well cared for. Currently they are all doing well. They were initially in the critical care unit and have since made good progress and have been transferred to the general ward,” said Kimeu.
ATMIS military personnel who encounter a range of injuries in frontline operations are often evacuated to various level three hospitals for special care.