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Official X account of the World Health Organization, country office in #Somalia. Follow our Country Representative, @karamagih #HealthForAll.

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

It's #WorldMeningitisDay

Meningitis is lethal. It is also a disabling illness.

#Meningitis strikes quickly, has serious health, economic and social impacts, and affects people in all parts of the world.

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[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

إنه #اليوم_العالمي_لالتهاب_السحايا

التهاب السحايا مرضٌ فتّاك. وهو أيضًا مرضٌ مُسبِّب للإعاقة.

تحدث الإصابة #بالتهاب_السحايا بسرعة، وله تداعيات صحية واقتصادية واجتماعية خطيرة، ويؤثر على الناس في جميع أنحاء العالم.

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[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Each woman should seek medical attention if she has any of these symptoms:

🌸change in nipple appearance
🌸abnormal or bloody nipple discharge
🌸a lump in the breast
🌸change in breast colour
🌸pitting of the breast skin
🌸breast or nipple pain

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

The discussion focused on ways @WHOSom and @sihrsomalia can deepen collaboration in health research, focusing on evidence generation & use, integrated governance for health research, and building the research ecosystem with government institutions at national and state levels.

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

Today in Mogadishu, @WHOSom Rep. & Head of Mission Dr. @karamagih received Dr. @hodan_hduale66, Director of @sihrsomalia, and her colleagues today. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia @UNinSomalia

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

Discussions highlighted OPM’s role in coordinating NTP implementation and WHO support for Health in All Policies, One Health, health standards, digitized data, and real-time monitoring of NHP impact. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

.@WHOSom Rep. Dr @karamagih received Senior Health Sector Adviser Said Hersi and Social & Human Capital Pillar Adviser Abdifitah Hikam from @SomaliPM at the WHO Somalia office. @WHOEMRO
@MoH_Somalia

[Dr Humphrey Karamagi @karamagih]

Closer alignment and stronger coordination across the health sector will be important to advancing Somalia’s health priorities. This was the focus of discussions with @MoH_Somalia Director General Yusuf Hassan, alongside some of the senior colleagues from @MoH_Somalia.

We discussed ways to deepen joint working between @WHOSom and the Government of Somalia, including priority technical areas, stronger health-sector coordination, and alignment with the expectations of the National Transformation Plan.

We also discussed the importance of better documenting and communicating the work taking place across the health sector, helping make progress and priorities more visible to the Somali people. #HealthforAll #Somalia.

[Dr Humphrey Karamagi @karamagih]

I met with IOM Somalia Representative Manuel Marques Pereira (@3mpereira) to discuss health priorities affecting migrant populations in Somalia.

Our discussion explored opportunities to deepen surveillance at points of entry and make greater use of available information by integrating data from IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix, Migrant Resource Centres and other sources into the Early Warning and Alert Response Network.

We also discussed strengthening mental health and psychosocial support for migrant populations.
Strengthening surveillance, connecting information across systems, and ensuring access to appropriate health and psychosocial support are important to improving timely detection and response to health risks among migrant populations. #HealthforAll #Somalia.

[Yussuf Hassan Isaak @Yusuf_Wadani]

The meeting reaffirmed the importance of close collaboration between the Government of Somalia and @WHOSom in advancing shared health priorities.

[Yussuf Hassan Isaak @Yusuf_Wadani]

Glad to meet with @WHOSom Rep. and Head of Mission, to discuss Strengthening collaboration between @MoH_Somalia and @WHO in advancing Somalia’s health priorities, improving sector coordination, and aligning efforts to deliver better health outcomes for the Somali people.

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

The discussion centered on deepening joint working arrangements between @WHOSom & the Government of Somalia in health, including technical priorities, stronger sector coordination & alignment around NTP expectations, & improving visibility of work on health for the Somali people.

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

.@WHOSom’s Rep. & Head of Mission Dr. @karamagih met with @MoH_Somalia Director General @Yusuf_Wadani, alongside some of the senior colleagues from @MoH_Somalia. @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

The discussion highlighted the need to deepen point-of-entry surveillance, integrate IOM data from the Displacement Tracking Matrix, Migrant Resource Centres, and other sources into the Early Warning and Alert Response Network, and strengthen MHPSS. @MoH_Somalia @WHOEMRO

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

This week in Mogadishu, @WHOSom's Rep. Dr. @karamagih held a courtesy meeting with @iom_somalia, Somalia Rep. Manuel Marques Pereira @3mpereira, to discuss health priorities for migrant populations in Somalia. @UNinSomalia @WHOEMRO @MoH_Somalia

[UNFPASomalia @UNFPA_SOMALIA]

In furtherance of the strategic partnership between @UNFPA_SOMALIA and @WHOSom, Mr. @jelidje UNFPA Representative, and Dr @karamagih, WHO Representative to #Somalia, met to discuss joint priorities in support of Somalia’s health agenda. Discussions focused on maternal and newborn health, integrated service delivery, health information management systems (HMIS) and broader health-system strengthening.
As UNFPA implements its Country Programme 2026–2030, the engagement provides an opportunity to leverage the comparative strengths of both agencies in supporting Government efforts to build more integrated, resilient and sustainable health services.
A key priority is strengthening the link between data, policy and investment decisions. The recently released Somalia Socio-Demographic Survey 2026, produced by the Somali National Bureau of Statistics with UNFPA support, provides updated evidence on population dynamics, maternal and child health, fertility, mortality, displacement and socio-economic conditions. This evidence can help inform policy, service planning and investments based on population needs.
The two agencies also explored opportunities to strengthen the investment case for maternal, newborn and reproductive health, translating evidence into prioritized and costed interventions and demonstrating the health, social and economic returns of sustained investment in Somalia’s health system.
#SomaliaHealth #MaternalHealth #NewbornHealth #ReproductiveHealth #HealthSystems

[Dr Humphrey Karamagi @karamagih]

Better use of data and more integrated ways of working can support more effective action on Somalia’s health priorities.

With @UNFPA_SOMALIA Rep. Judicael Elidje (@jelidje), we discussed deeper analysis of existing data, mainstreaming integrated services, and harmonizing humanitarian support around communities’ health needs.

We also explored opportunities to mainstream integrated service delivery and harmonize humanitarian support, strengthening coordination around the health needs of communities.

Closer collaboration across the UN system can help turn available information and collective capabilities into more coordinated action for health in Somalia. #HealthforAll #Somalia.

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

.@WHOSom Rep. Dr. @karamagih met with @UNFPA_SOMALIA Rep. @jelidje to discuss shared health priorities in Somalia. The discussion highlighted the need to deepen & automate analysis of data from surveys, master facility mapping, DHIS2, & harmonize humanitarian support. @WHOEMRO

[WHO Somalia @WHOSom]

With @MoH_Somalia WHO completed Ebola preparedness trainings across Somalia, equipping 189 health professionals with skills in screening, IPC, WASH, PPE use & case management. Strengthening capacities to keep communities safer from future health threats. #FromRiskToReadiness

[Dr Humphrey Karamagi @karamagih]

I had a constructive introductory and courtesy visit with @MahamuudMoallim, Commissioner of @SoDMA_Somalia in Mogadishu. We exchanged views on Somalia’s emergency preparedness and response priorities, and the importance of strong coordination to anticipate risks and protect communities. I look forward to working closely with SoDMA and partners to advance preparedness and build a more resilient Somalia. @WHOEMRO @WHOSom @UNinSomalia