MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia officially activated on Sunday high-level preventative protocols and containment measures to insulate the country from epidemiological threats arising from the “Bundibugyo ebolavirus” strain outbreak in parts of Central and East Africa. The Acting Minister of Health and Minister of State, Dr. Maryama Mohamed …
Read More »Somalia leads international strategy for maternal health
MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, hosted an expanded humanitarian and healthcare deployment focused on eradicating obstetric fistula, driven by the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services to upgrade clinical emergency response and provide structural support for vulnerable affected women. It was noted in an update published on its …
Read More »Somalia participates in Arab ministerial health assembly in Geneva
GENEVA — The Swiss capital, Geneva, witnessed a prominent diplomatic presence for the Federal Republic of Somalia as she participated, represented by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, His Excellency Dr. Ali Haji Adam, in the 64th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, held at the …
Read More »Italy funds construction of three new hospitals in Somalia
MOGADISHU — Bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Italy received a new developmental boost; following the Somali government’s announcement of a Rome-funded strategic plan to construct three modern hospitals in the towns of Afmadow, Harardhere, and Adale, marking a major milestone aimed at upgrading …
Read More »Saudi medical campaign at Hodan hospital aids Somalia
MOGADISHU — A large-scale voluntary medical campaign for free specialized surgeries officially launched last Wednesday at the main hall of Hodan Hospital in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, targeting hundreds of low-income patients in a qualitative move to boost healthcare services. …
Read More »Saudi support strengthens blood bank services
MOGADISHU — National Blood Bank continued providing medical and humanitarian services to beneficiaries in Mogadishu, serving 214 people during April 2026 with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the services included supplying blood units and related medical support to patients …
Read More »State minister of health inspects national emergency center
MOGADISHU — Dr. Maryama Mohamed Hussein, State Minister for the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services, conducted an inspection visit yesterday to the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center under the National Institute of Health to assess health readiness against epidemic and climate crises. The Federal Ministry of Health …
Read More »Jowhar hosts national consultation conference to develop health
JOWHAR — With steady steps toward sovereign health security, H.E. Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe, President of Hirshabelle State, and H.E. Dr. Ali Haji Aden, Federal Minister of Health, launched the National Health Consultation Conference in Jowhar, an event highlighted by the Ministry of Health’s official Facebook page as a strategic …
Read More »Banadir region inaugurates strategic medicine storage center
MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, alongside H.E. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi, Ambassador of Qatar, officially inaugurated the new Medicine Storage Center, an achievement documented by the Official Page of the Health Directorate of Banadir Region as a vital milestone …
Read More »Somalia showcases its healthcare successes in Nairobi summit
NAIROBI — Somalia, represented by H.E. Dr. Ali Haji Adam, Minister of Health and Human Services, participated in the official launch of the “African Vaccine Strategy” in Nairobi; a major continental initiative led by the Africa CDC to enhance comprehensive health security. In a high-level address, the Minister affirmed that …
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