New Mental Hospital

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New hospital

Also Saturday, President Farole officially laid the foundation rock at a new facility that will function as Puntland's only mental institution.

The governor of Nugal region, the mayor of Garowe and the new director-general of the newly established Puntland Agency for Social Welfare (PASWE) were all present at the historic ceremony, which was held at a location in the outskirts of Garowe.


Puntland leader lays founding rock
The new mental hospital will be jointly constructed with funding from the Puntland government and local businesses, with Dahabshiil money-wiring company already contributing the first US$20,000 donation. READ: Puntland leader launches welfare agency

Since his election in January, President Farole has successfully worked with the business community in joint ventures particularly in the social sector. In February, the Puntland leader agreed with the business community in Bossaso, the region's key port, to finance the expansion of Bossaso General Hospital.

Separately, Puntland-based telecommunications company Golis agreed with the government to install road signs along the 750km-long tarmac road that connects the region's main towns.

Located in northeastern Somalia, Puntland declared itself a self-governing state within a Federal Republic of Somalia. Dr. Farole became Puntland's third elected president in a peaceful parliamentary vote on Jan. 8, 2009.

Source: Garowe Online