Mogadishu, Somalia — The newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Somalia, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, paid a courtesy visit to Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Human Services, where he met with the Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji Adam.
The meeting followed Dr. Karamagi’s official assumption of his new role as WHO Representative in Somalia.
The two sides discussed Somalia’s key health priorities and ways to further strengthen cooperation between the Federal Ministry of Health and WHO.
Discussions focused on strengthening the national health system, improving health security, and enhancing health outcomes for the Somali population.
Dr. Karamagi expressed his commitment to working closely with the Ministry of Health and other health partners to support Somalia’s health agenda and efforts to expand access to quality healthcare services.
The visit highlights the continued partnership between the Federal Government of Somalia and WHO, particularly in efforts to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen the country’s health system.
Somalia Launches National Guidelines to Strengthen Newborn Care
Meanwhile, Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Human Services has launched new national guidelines aimed at improving care for small and sick newborns, essential newborn care, and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).
The launch ceremony, held in Mogadishu, was attended by Somalia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, State Minister for Health Dr. Maryam Mohamed, UNICEF Somalia Representative Sandra Lattouf, WHO representatives, and other health partners.
The new guidelines are expected to help improve the quality, availability, and equity of newborn healthcare services, particularly for premature babies and newborns with low birth weight.
WHO said it was proud to support the Federal Government of Somalia in this national initiative, providing technical assistance to strengthen newborn healthcare services.
The launch represents another step in Somalia’s efforts to improve maternal and newborn health and ensure that vulnerable newborns receive appropriate and quality care from the earliest stages of life.
