KISMAYO — The Ministry of Health of Somalia’s Jubaland State convened a meeting at its headquarters with a delegation from the SOLO and PIOUS PROJECTS organizations to discuss joint cooperation, as reported by local Dalsan Radio. Chaired by Abdirahman Mohamed Ibrahim, Deputy Director General and Head of Planning, the meeting …
Read More »Somalia urges donors to align aid with national priorities
NAIROBI — The Somali government has urged international donors to better align their financial and logistical support with national priorities, following the conclusion of a health financing conference held in Nairobi aimed at strengthening and sustaining Somalia’s health system. The multi-day conference brought together federal and regional health ministers, senior …
Read More »Mogadishu honors Italian doctors for saving Somali children
MOGADISHU — The Somali Hormuud Salaam Foundation held a high-level appreciation ceremony in the capital Mogadishu to honor an Italian medical team and diplomats for their pivotal role in arranging and performing life-saving heart surgeries for 24 Somali children who received specialized treatment in Italy. The ceremony marked the successful …
Read More »Mogadishu mayor hands over medical equipment to district health centers
MOGADISHU — H.E. Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, presided over a ceremony to hand over batches of advanced medical equipment to 16 health centers across the capital’s districts, as part of a comprehensive plan to develop the health system and enhance the quality …
Read More »Operational challenges threaten closure of Sheikh Zayed hospital in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu, a vital provider of free medical care for impoverished and displaced residents, is at risk of shutting down following reports that the UAE Embassy notified management of a suspension of medical services. According to reports by Goobjoog News, this move follows the Somali …
Read More »Conclusion of Qatari “Merciful hearts” initiative to treat Somali children
MOGADISHU — The “Merciful Hearts” initiative, organized by Qatar Charity to perform corrective surgeries for children with congenital heart defects, has concluded in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The closing ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Maryam Mohamed Hussein, State Minister of Health for Somalia, along with senior officials and medical …
Read More »“Door to door”: an inspiring success story in promoting child health in Dhusamareeb
MOGADISHU — A feature report published by the official website of UNICEF highlighted the exceptional efforts of community mobilization teams in Dhusamareeb, Galmudug State, exemplified by Farhiyo Mohamed, a mother of five working as a social mobilizer to promote immunization and prevention cultures among families. The official website of UNICEF …
Read More »Partners in giving: free heart surgeries save Somali children
MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Health and Human Services of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in cooperation with “Qatar Charity,” concluded a major humanitarian medical campaign to perform heart surgeries for children with congenital heart defects in the capital, Mogadishu. This initiative is part of efforts to localize advanced medical …
Read More »Medical clinic inaugurated in “Abudwak” to bolster primary healthcare services
MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity has inaugurated an integrated health clinic in the city of Abudwak, located in the Galgaduud region of Somalia. This initiative is part of its humanitarian efforts to enhance primary healthcare services and meet the growing medical needs of residents in remote areas of the sisterly Federal …
Read More »Somalia launches national Diphtheria vaccination campaign in Banadir region
MOGADISHU — H.E. Ali Haji Adam, the Somali Minister of Health, officially launched the first phase of the national immunization campaign against Diphtheria today in Mogadishu, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). The campaign covers all districts of the Banadir region as part of government efforts to …
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