Somalia has stepped up Ebola preparedness, though no cases have been confirmed. The Ministry of Health has activated the National Public Health Emergency Operation Center and introduced electronic traveler health forms to strengthen border surveillance. Officials urge the public to remain calm, follow official health guidelines, and avoid misinformation.
Somalia has launched a major vaccination drive during World Immunization Week, targeting children under five to stop deadly diseases like measles and polio, with free shots available nationwide.
In a move aimed at bolstering administrative efficiency, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has announced a minor reshuffle, appointing six new Director Generals. The changes affect critical sectors ranging from national security to economic planning, signaling a strategic realignment of the federal government’s executive leadership.
The Ministry of Health and Social Care in Jubbaland has begun a four-day training program in Kismayo aimed at enhancing emergency reproductive health services. Officials say the program will improve maternal and newborn care, contributing to reduced maternal and infant mortality, and is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen family health services in the region.
Dhakhaatiir Soomaali ah oo aqoon dibadda kasoo qaatay ayaa door weyn ka qaatay horumarinta tayada adeegyada, taas oo sare u qaadday kalsoonida shacabka.
