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Maj. General Kefyalew Made Tessema on 1 November, handed over to local authorities sections of the newly renovated Ameth-Bek Abyei Referral Hospital. Renovations of the Midwife and Nursing training centre, kitchen and western wing, were done by UNIFSA and ACAD, a local implementing partners as part of Quick Impact projects. Maj. General Kefyalew Made Tessema on 1 November, handed over to local authorities sections of the newly renovated Ameth-Bek Abyei Referral Hospital. Renovations of the Midwife and Nursing training centre, kitchen and western wing, were done by UNIFSA and ACAD, a local implementing partners as part of Quick Impact projects. Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj. General Kefyalew Amde Tessema 19 November, led a delegation of UNISFA senior officials to condole with Paramount Chief for Ngok Dinka, Bulabek Deng Kuol and his family, following the untimely death of his mother. Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj. General Kefyalew Amde Tessema 19 November, led a delegation of UNISFA senior officials to condole with Paramount Chief for Ngok Dinka, Bulabek Deng Kuol and his family, following the untimely death of his mother. Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, Maj. General Kefyalew Amde Tessema 19 November, led a delegation of UNISFA senior officials to condole with Paramount Chief for Ngok Dinka, Bulabek Deng Kuol and his family, following the untimely death of his mother. As the the world celebrated International Women's Day on 8 March 2017, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) conducted an event in Todach on the same day to emphasize the importance of women's role in the society. On 7-9 March 2017, a team of U.S. Embassy Khartoum officials visited Abyei to inspect USAID programming and to meet with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei. In UNISFA, the celebration of UN Staff Day on 24 October 2016 was highlighted with various activities showing staff’s strong camaraderie through sports, cultural music and dances, and culminating with a dinner prepared by staff. Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Hassan Ibrahim Mussa expressed his deep appreciation for the tireless work, effort, and contribution of all UNISFA staff. The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) joined the global community in celebrating World AIDS Day (WAD) on 1 December 2016. Taking into consideration the diverse background of UNISFA staff, WAD 2016 was commemorated through various sports, a platform to disseminate information and reach-out to staff. Hundreds of staff joined sporting events such as volleyball, badminton, billiards, table tennis, tug of peace and mini-marathon. Winners of the sporting events were awarded during the ceremony on 1 December. An equally important occasion was also marked to honor the men and women of Level-2 Hospital, Light Field Engineering, Headquarter Supporting Units and Mechanized Companies through a medal parade. The Special Guest of Honor Acting Force Commander and Head of Mission (A/FC and HoM) Brig Gen Zewdu Gebrekidan led the ceremony’s guests including OIC Principal Officer Daniel Adekera, Liaison Officer Brig General Belay Seyoum. In her keynote speech, A/FC and HoM Brig Gen Gebrekidan commended the holding of the joint event. “This will contribute to coordinated efforts in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS.” Delivered by UNISFA’S Chief Medical Officer Dr Martin Konyangi, the UNSG’s message also stated that while there is clear progress in efforts to stop AIDS, gains remain fragile. Key populations continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. During the medal ceremony, Gen Gebrekidan honored the peacekeepers who have contributed valuable support in building basic infrastructure, providing health services, communication and force protection. Taking into consideration the diverse background of UNISFA staff, WAD 2016 was commemorated through various sports, a platform to disseminate information and reach-out to staff. Hundreds of staff joined sporting events such as volleyball, badminton, billiards, table tennis, tug of peace and mini-marathon. The UNISFA leadership met with community leaders and elders to discuss issues on peace and security and confidence building projects that will address the people’s basic and urgent needs. UNISFA Acting Head of Mission/Force Commander (HoM/FC) Maj Gen Hassen Ebrahim Mussa visited communities in Abyei in December 2016 and was accompanied by Deputy Force Commander Brigadier General Zewdu Kiros Gebrekidan and Battalion Commanders from all sectors. They visited the villages of Um Kher, El Shamama, Donboloya, Um-Kharite. FC and DFC looked into the situation of the water reservoirs sites in Malon and Sink. UNISFA Force Commander visited the Helicopter Utility Unit at the Force Headquarter in Abyei