Healing on the frontlines: How African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) nurse supports troops and civilians

Lance Corporal Abigail Mireku Aboagyewaa, a Ghanaian police officer serving with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), works as a contingent nurse at the Level I hospital in Baidoa City, South West State. She provides critical medical care to both uniformed colleagues and civilians, acting as a caregiver, first responder, and vital link with communities. Before joining AUSSOM, she worked as a civilian nurse at the Ghana Police Hospital for six years, where she was inspired by fellow nurses who balanced clinical care with law enforcement duties. Her daily routine begins early, reflecting her dedication to her dual role.

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