Qatar Charity Enhances Healthcare Services in Somalia

Doha: Qatar Charity has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Ministry of Health in Galmudug state in Somalia to establish and equip four new health centers across the region.

According to Qatar News Agency, following the signing of the agreement, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia Abdul Fattah Adam Maalim, and Minister of Health and Social Welfare for Galmudug Dr. Abdulwali Abdullah Jama praised this partnership between the two sides to support the health sector in Somalia and implement health projects that serve the targeted people.

Commenting on the agreement, Maalim stated that this partnership is part of Qatar Charity’s broader commitment to supporting the Somali people across various sectors, with a particular focus on healthcare, which he described as fundamental to sustainable development. These new centers aim to significantly improve the quality of healthcare available to citizens in the Galmudug state. Dr. Jama also expressed his gratitude, praising Qatar Charity’s ongoing support for Somalia’s health sector and highlighting the vital role of Qatari donors.

Qatar Charity is currently operating the Tarkinely Health Center in the Kowajdi area, which provides comprehensive medical care to approximately 30,000 people from vulnerable communities.

Health Officer for the Benadir region Dr. Abdulrahman Abdullah emphasized the immense importance of the project, which aligns with the Somali government’s health policies aimed at improving national health outcomes and fostering sustainable healthcare development. He also highlighted the importance of the partnership between humanitarian organizations and government institutions in achieving these goals.