Immerse yourself in the inspiring journey of Edna Adan Ismail with the A Woman of Firsts : The Midwife Who Built a Hospital and Changed the World by Edna Adan Ismail - 3 Sep 2020. This remarkable memoir unveils Edna's unwavering fight against adversity—from imprisonment and civil war to her rise as Somaliland's first midwife and a global women's rights advocate. As the first female Foreign Minister of Somaliland, she championed healthcare reform and gender equality while never losing sight of her roots. Get this book today. About the Author: Edna Adan Ismail is a trailblazing politician, health reformer, and global advocate for women's rights, renowned for her lifelong dedication to improving healthcare in Africa.