The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signed today a grant agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross valued at $2.5 million to contribute to a project providing health services and clean water to conflict-affected communities in Somalia. The agreement was signed by Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Al-Jaber and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric. The Controller of Operations Management for East and South Asia and Pacific Affairs at the Fund, Youssef Al-Bader, told KUNA and Kuwait Television after the signing that "the project includes establishing a new health clinic in the Burfeli area (Hiran Region) to provide primary healthcare services, including maternal and child health services, vaccinations, and health awareness." He explained that the project includes rehabilitating 3 existing clinics affiliated with the Somali Red Crescent Society by improving infrastructure, providing clean water, and strengthening waste management systems and essential equipment. He mentioned that a water treatment plant in the city of (Las Anod) will be rehabilitated to enhance its capacity to supply residents with clean water