Health Cluster

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Human Services has placed a citizen in quarantine in the capital, Mogadishu, as a precautionary measure after the individual had contact with a Kenyan national whose Ebola infection was confirmed while in Kenya, before the patient died in Nairobi, according to information contained …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Council of Ministers has approved the formation of a multi-ministerial national committee to strengthen preparedness for the risks posed by Ebola. The move is intended to coordinate government efforts and reduce the possibility of the virus reaching the country, following Kenya’s confirmation of its first case. The …

MOGADISHU– Kenya’s announcement today, Tuesday, of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a type of Ebola virus disease, has once again highlighted the importance of strengthening Somalia’s preparedness to address cross-border epidemic risks. The patient had arrived in Kenya after travelling from the Democratic Republic of the Congo through …

HARGEISA – Hargeisa General Hospital received two vehicles yesterday, Thursday, to support its health services and strengthen its operational capacity, including an ambulance, provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in cooperation with the Ministry of Resettlement and Humanitarian Affairs, as part of efforts to support health facilities and …

HARGEISA – The death of a woman several days after giving birth at Hargeisa General Hospital has sparked widespread debate and questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident after her body was found inside the hospital following her disappearance during the night. Nimca Jama Yusuf had arrived at the facility while …

AFMADOW – The Jubaland State Government continues to implement plans aimed at strengthening essential services in Afmadow District of Lower Juba region through projects focused on improving healthcare facilities and developing water resources. The initiatives are part of broader efforts to enhance living conditions, support local communities, and invest in …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has launched a new health plan in Mogadishu featuring 48 medical projects and programmes to be implemented during 2026 and 2027, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and expanding access to curative and preventive care for the most vulnerable groups across Somalia. The initiative is part of broader …

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 …