Health Cluster

MOGADISHU — In a humanitarian step reflecting the state’s commitment to protecting humanity’s most precious gift, the Federal Ministry of Health organized a comprehensive national symposium in Mogadishu yesterday, Thursday, to mark International Glaucoma Awareness Day. This initiative seeks to instill a culture of early detection and protect citizens from …

RIYADH — Saudi medical and surgical team from the Saudi Program for Separating Conjoined Twins at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh has successfully performed a complex 12-hour operation to separate Somali twins “Rahma and Ramla.” According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the surgical procedure was executed across …

BUHOODLE — As living challenges escalate in remote regions, humanitarian appeals for the provision of basic necessities are intensifying. Residents in resource-depleted areas face mounting pressures that necessitate urgent intervention from relevant authorities to secure health, food security, and social stability. Residents of the “Buhoodle” district and its surrounding villages …

​GENEVA — The Federal Republic of Somalia and the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector and advance medical systems in both nations, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. …

​MOGADISHU — ​The Turkish Task Force Command in Somalia launched a humanitarian initiative providing medical screenings for 167 children at the Mama Ugaaso Orphanage, as reported by Mustaqbal Media. This initiative underscores the commitment to humanitarian support, featuring basic medical examinations, vaccinations, and health education sessions for the children. ​Turkish …

KISMAYO — The Ministry of Health of Somalia’s Jubaland State convened a meeting at its headquarters with a delegation from the SOLO and PIOUS PROJECTS organizations to discuss joint cooperation, as reported by local Dalsan Radio. Chaired by Abdirahman Mohamed Ibrahim, Deputy Director General and Head of Planning, the meeting …

NAIROBI — The Somali government has urged international donors to better align their financial and logistical support with national priorities, following the conclusion of a health financing conference held in Nairobi aimed at strengthening and sustaining Somalia’s health system. ​The multi-day conference brought together federal and regional health ministers, senior …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Hormuud Salaam Foundation held a high-level appreciation ceremony in the capital Mogadishu to honor an Italian medical team and diplomats for their pivotal role in arranging and performing life-saving heart surgeries for 24 Somali children who received specialized treatment in Italy. The ceremony marked the successful …

​MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, presided over a ceremony to hand over batches of advanced medical equipment to 16 health centers across the capital’s districts, as part of a comprehensive plan to develop the health system and enhance the quality …

​MOGADISHU — Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu, a vital provider of free medical care for impoverished and displaced residents, is at risk of shutting down following reports that the UAE Embassy notified management of a suspension of medical services. ​According to reports by Goobjoog News, this move follows the Somali …