Sulekho Sheikh Roone Abdirahman, a 26-year-old mother of five children, fled from Barrire due to conflicts and floods. She sought refuge in the Banadir region, specifically in the Kahda district, where she has been staying for three months. One of her children, Fadumo Hussein Bashir, the youngest in the family, became severely ill with acute watery diarrhoea during their stay.

Intervention: Due to delays in seeking medical attention, Fadumo’s condition worsened, leading to severe dehydration. Despite initial treatment at the Feynuse facility’s Outpatient Therapeutic Program, Fadumo’s health did not improve, necessitating urgent intervention. Fadumo was transferred to the nearby ORP near the Alafuto Facility, where she received an Oral Rehydration Solution and zinc tablets. However, her condition remained critical, prompting further action. She was then transferred to the Cholera Treatment Center in the Deynile Bangalo area. At the CTC, Fadumo received immediate intravenous infusions, leading to a remarkable improvement in her condition. After three days of intensive care, Fadumo’s health stabilized, and she was discharged from the CTC.

Fadumo’s successful recovery demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating the service of health and nutrition and WASH to the ORP in the facilities during the outbreak. This integrated approach, along with timely referrals, provides life-saving treatment to crisis-affected displaced communities. Despite the challenging circumstances faced by displaced families like Sulekho’s, timely access to essential medical care and rehydration facilities significantly contributed to Fadumo’s survival.

Finally, Sulekho’s journey as a mother is a testament to the resilience of displaced communities and the critical role of integrated life-saving interventions during crises.