Somalia Boosts Emergency Healthcare with New National Strategy

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia has launched a national medical strategy to bolster emergency response, improve trauma care, and healthcare resilience, as the country enhances efforts to tackle humanitarian crises and ongoing security challenges.

A major component of the initiative is the reinforcement of stabilization centers, which play a critical role in treating severe acute malnutrition with medical complications (SAM MC).

According to Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Mohamed Hassan, equipping these centers with essential resources and specialized training for medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and nutrition officers, will significantly improve recovery rates among vulnerable children.

“Strengthening stabilization centers will expand Somalia’s capacity to provide life-saving care and manage medical crises more efficiently,” Dr. Hassan stated. “This strategy is a vital step in ensuring the health sector can respond effectively to both natural and man-made disasters.”

The government’s initiative also focuses on building a stronger emergency preparedness framework. The Ministry of Health emphasized the need for frontline health workers to have the necessary skills and tools to handle mass casualties, disease outbreaks, and disaster response scenarios.

The strategy aligns with Somalia’s broader efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure and mitigate the impact of conflicts and humanitarian emergencies. Officials have reiterated their commitment to prioritizing health security as a fundamental pillar of national stability and development.

With this plan in place, Somalia aims to improve healthcare outcomes in conflict-affected regions while fostering long-term resilience in its health sector.