Health Cluster

MOGADISHU — Victims and families affected by the August 2  al-Shabaab terrorist attack at Liido Beach in Mogadishu, which left close to 40 dead and over 200 injured, are now eligible for compensation under the UK’s Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme. The attack, one of the deadliest in recent Somali history, …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is stepping up its preventive measures against the mpox outbreak after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the situation in Africa a global health emergency. The outbreak, which has hit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the hardest, has now spread to 13 African countries, raising fears …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Ministry of Health and Human Services has launched an awareness campaign on mpox, which has emerged as a public health emergency of major concern in Africa amid a surge in cross-border transmission. The ministry said in a health alert released Tuesday that the campaign will provide …

MOGADISHU —  The Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) has arrested at least 35 workers in Mogadishu who were found to be living with infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. During a press conference on Tuesday, Banadir Regional Administration spokesperson Salah Dhere stated that some of the arrested people were aware of …

MOGADISHU — Somalia is embarking on a groundbreaking journey to transform its healthcare system through the integration of digital technologies, according to a comprehensive study by BCI Digital Health. The study, titled “Advancing Digital Healthcare in Somalia: A Review of Modern Technologies and Their Implications,” emphasizes the potential of innovations such as …

MOGADISHU —  The recent bombings in Mogadishu have highlighted a critical issue: the urgent need for a national blood bank. Hospitals are struggling to meet the demand for blood donations during these emergencies, leaving medical professionals calling for immediate action. “It is indeed a national security matter to have a …

MOGADISHU —  A mine explosion in the Gololey area of the Balcad district, Middle Shabelle region, has resulted in significant casualties. According to local residents, a vehicle carrying civilians from Jowhar to Mogadishu was struck by the explosion. Dalsan Media learned that at least seven people were killed, and one …

MOGADISHU — A deadly attack by al-Shabaab militants at Liido Beach in Mogadishu has left 32 people dead and 63 others injured, according to Somali police. The attack began Friday evening with a suicide bomber detonating an explosive vest at the Beach View Hotel, followed by gunmen storming the premises. …

MOGADISHU — At least 145 people have died from cholera in Somalia since January, with 11 people dying of the illness in the past two weeks alone, the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report released Monday. A total of 15,938 cholera cases have …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a series of pioneering educational and health projects in Galmudug State of Somalia. This comes in response to the urgent need to provide an attractive and safe educational environment and to improve access to primary health care in areas suffering from a severe …