Minister of Health
H.E. Mohamed Abdirahman Mohamed (Farole)
Maxamed Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed (Faroole)
Health is the foundation of a productive society. Our Ministry is committed to bringing quality, affordable and accountable health services closer to every family in Puntland — from the largest referral hospital to the most remote primary health unit. This platform opens our work to the public: our facilities, our programmes, our data and our partnerships. I invite every citizen, health worker and partner to walk this road with us.
Biography
Appointed Minister of Health in the Puntland cabinet reshuffle of 2 April 2026. He leads the Ministry's policy direction, health-sector reform and coordination with federal institutions and international partners. In his first 100 days the Ministry tabled the health Cost Recovery Bill, appointed the Puntland Health Professionals Council, inaugurated the Puntland Public Health Institute and expanded community health worker training.
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