Mogadishu, Somalia — January 26, 2026 Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Cali Xaaji Aadan, today launched a high-level conference aimed at enhancing the financing and strengthening of Somalia’s health system.
The event, which brought together key stakeholders including health ministers from federal member states, regional administrators, and international partners, underscores the nation’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and quality.
The conference, officially opened by Dr. Aadan, focused on establishing sustainable financing mechanisms and fostering collaboration between the Somali government and international entities to ensure that healthcare services are accessible to all segments of the population.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Somalia is a priority country for strengthening primary health care and sustainable health financing under the Global Action Plan (GAP).
The event also served as a platform to discuss the consolidation of emergency, critical, and operative care capacities, which were bolstered during the COVID — 19 response.
The WHO has been instrumental in supporting these efforts, aiming to build a stronger and more resilient health system in Somalia. While the conference highlighted the need for increased collaboration and financing, specific details regarding financing commitments and policy instruments were not immediately available.
The situation remains developing, with further details expected to emerge in the coming days. Official statements indicate that the conference is part of ongoing attempts to align donor support, set national priorities, and move toward more predictable, sustainable funding for essential health services.
The government’s perspective is that the event represents a significant step towards unifying efforts and deepening cooperation with international partners.
The international community, including the WHO, emphasizes the importance of coordinated, multi — agency support under the GAP to strengthen primary health care and leverage COVID-era gains in emergency and critical care toward broader system resilience. Shabelle Media reported that the conference took place in Nairobi, while the state news agency (SONNA) carried a Mogadishu dateline for its report, creating some uncertainty about the exact venue.
The discrepancy highlights the need for greater transparency in event logistics.
Further details are expected as the situation unfolds. Who.
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Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
