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Somali TV Project: "Caafimaadkeena" (Our Health)

Abdulkhadir Osman at Somali TV
Abdulkhadir Osman at Somali TV
MIHV’s Somali TV Project develops culturally-sensitive health education videos and DVDs in the Somali language. Started collaboratively in 2004 with Somali-TV of Minnesota, a Minneapolis-based cable television program, each show highlights a specific health topic through interviews, dramas, community events and cultural performances. Respected Somali health professionals and community leaders bring their expertise and cultural insight to addressing specific health needs of the Somali community.

The initial Somali TV project series, Caafimaadkeena—Our Health, includes nine shows on the following topics:

•    Childbirth Experiences
•    Breastfeeding and Child Spacing
•    Child Health: Immunization, Check-Ups and Dental Care
•    HIV/AIDS
•    Tuberculosis
•    Hepatitis B
•    Breast and Cervical Cancer
•    Cardiovascular Disease
Recording for "Caafimaadkeena"
Recording for "Caafimaadkeena"

and Diabetes
•    Nutrition and Exercise

The Somali TV Project is funded through grants from the Medica Foundation, the Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program, and the Park Nicollet Institute with additional support from the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.

For more information about the Somali TV Project contact:

Laura Ehrlich
Project Coordinator
Tel: 612-230-3256
Fax: 612-230-3257
[email protected]

Source: MIHV, Mar 30, 2007

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