Health Cluster

MOGADISHU – Somalia, through the Ministry of Health and Human Services, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has inaugurated an integrated health clinic at Mogadishu Central Prison, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare …

MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Saleh Ahmed Jama, on Sunday inaugurated the women’s mental health unit at Lansaliti Hospital in Mogadishu, following the completion of comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization works covering infrastructure and modern medical equipment within the unit. The inauguration comes as part of government efforts aimed …

MOGADISHU — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care continued its efforts to strengthen cooperation with health sector partners during a meeting held by the Ministry’s Director General, Yusuf Hassan Isaq, with members of the “Health Plus” partnership, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and support …

DAR ES SALAAM – Somalia participated in the Third International Conference on the African Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (ICPPA 2026), held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with the attendance of African health ministers, representatives of international organizations, and public health experts. Somalia was represented at …

MOGADISHU — Abdiwali Ali Abdullahi, Director General of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) of the Federal Republic of Somalia, held an official meeting with the leadership of the Private Hospitals Association in Somalia to discuss prospects for joint cooperation to provide national ID and registration services through private …

DHUSAMAREB — The city of Dhusamareb, the capital of Galmudug State, witnessed the signing of a joint action plan between the Galmudug State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The plan aims to enhance essential services and improve living conditions for the population within the framework of a …

CAIRO — In a significant move to solidify brotherly ties, the Somali Minister of Health and Human Services, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, held extensive official talks with the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, in Cairo, to explore avenues for advancing joint …

MOGADISHU — ​In a national gesture reflecting the highest values of social solidarity, the Federal Republic of Somalia observed World Blood Donor Day this Sunday. The event was held at the National Blood Bank Center in Mogadishu, featuring the participation of senior government officials, health sector leaders, and prominent civil …

CARE International has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia amid the continued closure of health facilities due to severe funding shortages, resulting in a sharp decline in life-saving services. The organization said in a field report that this funding decline has deprived millions of pregnant women, mothers, and …

MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Health and Social Care of the Federal Government of Somalia published a media update on its official Facebook page, confirming the convening of its quarterly health workforce development meeting in Mogadishu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen medical capacity and improve the quality of …