Health Cluster

MOGADISHU — In a strategic move to unify the health system and enhance medical service resilience, the Somali government launched the “National Community Health Strategy 2025–2029” in Mogadishu this Tuesday. This ambitious national plan aims to expand primary healthcare access, particularly in remote and underserved areas, ensuring a healthy and …

MOGADISHU — ​In a dedicated effort to enhance employee welfare and elevate the standard of living for government personnel, the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnessed a pioneering strategic step with the signing of an official cooperation agreement between the National Civil Service Commission (NCSC) and Hodan Hospital to provide an integrated …

MOGADISHU — Within its strategic efforts to safeguard public health and enhance adaptation to environmental shifts, the Federal Ministry of Health and Human Services of Somalia, in collaboration with UNICEF, concluded the “Consultative Workshop on Environmental Health and Climate Change” in Mogadishu. The nation reaffirmed its diligent pursuit of building …

MOGADISHU — ​Strengthening the strategic partnership between government institutions and the private sector, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) delivered diverse food aid to Banadir Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Mogadishu. ​This initiative, in collaboration with the Somali Fuel Company (SFC), embodies an inspiring model of social responsibility toward healthcare …

​MOGADISHU — Embodying qualitative humanitarian initiatives that serve as a vital lifeline for restoring health systems in underserved areas, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that medical projects supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) in Mogadishu recorded high performance rates last February, providing integrated care …

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 …