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About the Ministry

Our history

Re-established in 2001

The Ministry of Health was re-established in 2001 following the formation of the Puntland State of Somalia in 1998, rebuilding public health administration after the collapse of national institutions. Since then it has developed a network of regional health offices and public facilities, adopted the Essential Package of Health Services, launched its health sector strategic plans (including HSSP II, 2017–2021), carried out the first Puntland Health and Demographic Survey in 2020, and in 2026 inaugurated the Puntland Public Health Institute and appointed the Puntland Health Professionals Council.

Milestones

  1. 1998

    Puntland State of Somalia is formed.

  2. 2001

    The Ministry of Health is re-established.

  3. 2017

    Health Sector Strategic Plan Phase II (2017–2021) adopted; revised in 2018.

  4. 2020

    First Puntland Health and Demographic Survey (PLHDS) launched.

  5. 2024

    Rehabilitated Garowe General Hospital handed over to the Puntland Government.

  6. 2026

    Cost Recovery Bill approved; Health Professionals Council appointed; Puntland Public Health Institute inaugurated.

Dates are taken from Ministry and partner publications; the Ministry can extend this timeline from the dashboard.