Health Cluster

MOGADISHU — The Governor of the Banadir Region Administration and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has delivered a consignment of medical supplies to the Community Defense Forces supporting the Somali National Army in operations across the Hiran region. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mayor Muungaab reaffirmed his …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Disaster Management Agency has rejected accusations that it delivered expired drugs to a remote district in central Hiiraan region following a viral video that drew widespread criticism and fueled suspicions over aid quality. In a statement released Monday, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) said the video …

GENEVA — Somalia has once again reaffirmed its commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality by participating in a crucial international summit focused on improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns. The special side event, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly, brought together major global health …

HARAGEISA — The Vice President of Somaliland, Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, officially launched the National Child Immunization Campaign today, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to protect children from preventable diseases such as pneumonia, measles, and polio. The high-profile ceremony was held in the State House district of …

PARIS — The Federal Minister of Livestock, Forestry and Range of Somalia, Hon. Hassan Hussein Mohamed, alongside senior officials from his ministry, participated in the 92nd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) held in Paris, France. The high-level international conference, running under the theme of “Strengthening …

MOGADISHU — Senior health officials from Somalia’s federal government and the SSC-Khaatumo regional administration have pledged to deepen cooperation to improve healthcare delivery across the country, with a focus on strengthening systems in underserved areas. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale on Saturday received SSC-Khaatumo’s …

JOWHAR — The Hirshabelle Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has suspended all cooperation with the Somali Disaster Management Authority (SoDMA), citing repeated failures in aid delivery and a lack of transparency. In a press statement released on Sunday, the regional ministry accused SoDMA of mishandling humanitarian supplies, particularly …

MOGADISHU — Somalia launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on Monday to combat measles, polio, and pneumonia, targeting more than 3 million children in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO), which launched the week-long campaign in collaboration with Somali federal and regional governments, said in a statement that the campaign’s goal …

MOGADISHU — The Ministry of Health of Somalia, in partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has concluded a nationwide training program for 45 journalists aimed at enhancing public awareness about childhood vaccines. The training focused on equipping media professionals with accurate, science-based knowledge about vaccines, including those that protect …

LAS ANOD — In a significant boost to public health efforts, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered nearly 3 million doses of routine vaccines to Las Anod, thanks to a collaborative initiative with Somalia’s federal Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Health of SSC-Khaatumo. The vaccines include …