Somalia’s Health Minister participates in the Doha Forum 2025 panel on global health financing.
Somalia’s Health Minister, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, addressed a global panel at the Doha Forum 2025, stressing the need for stronger domestic health financing and expanded South–South cooperation in response to declining international aid.
The Minister of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government of Somalia, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, participated today in the Doha Forum 2025, an international platform currently underway in Doha.
The Minister joined a global panel discussion focusing on the impact of declining international aid on Somalia’s health system. During the session, he underscored the need to strengthen domestic health financing and expand effective cooperation among Global South countries through South–South partnerships.
Dr. Ali highlighted emerging opportunities for collaboration, investment, and knowledge-sharing that can support the resilience and long-term development of Somalia’s healthcare services. He emphasized that sustainable progress requires a balanced approach combining local ownership, strengthened institutions, and strategic global partnerships.
The Minister was accompanied by the Director-General of the Ministry, Dr. Guled Abdijalil Sheikh Ali, along with other senior officials. The delegation is scheduled to participate in a series of high-level meetings aimed at expanding international cooperation and mobilizing support for Somalia’s health sector.
