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Official announcements, activities, campaigns and press releases from the Ministry of Health.
Hospitals & Facilities
27 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Puntland Public Health Institute officially inaugurated
The Ministry of Health has opened the Puntland Public Health Institute (PPHI), a new centre for research, reference laboratory services and training of health professionals.
Public Health
27 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Second phase of Marwo Caafimaad community health training opens with 84 women
84 women from remote villages and districts began a 30-day course to become community health workers, extending basic health services to hard-to-reach communities.
Leadership
22 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Minister receives Dr. Abdisalan Hadliye Omar and Puntland State University officials
The Minister of Health met the former Somali foreign minister and East African Legislative Assembly member together with officials of Puntland State University to discuss cooperation in health education and research.
Leadership
21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Ministry marks the first 100 days of its new leadership
At a ceremony at Dookh Theatre in Garowe the Ministry presented the reforms and service improvements delivered in the first 100 days of the new leadership.
Policy & Reform
18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Health service cost-coverage policy launched for Bari and Raas Caseyr
The Minister launched a policy to finance health services and strengthen hospital management in Bari and Raas Caseyr regions, with community-hospital committees for transparency.
Hospitals & Facilities
08 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Minister tours Qardho health facilities
The Minister visited Qardho General Hospital, Dr. Haji Yasin Hospital, Gacan Libaax MCH Centre and the Karkaar Regional Health Office to review service quality, staffing and needs.
Nutrition
07 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Deputy Minister opens review of the Nutrition SBCC Strategy 2025–2030
Stakeholders reviewed the social and behaviour change communication strategy that guides nutrition messaging to families and communities across Puntland.
Leadership
07 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Ministry and district commissioners agree to strengthen health services at district level
Ministry leadership and the Minister of Interior met district chairpersons in Garowe to link health service delivery with local government.
Partnerships
07 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Ministry and PSI strengthen the private-sector medicine supply chain
With PSI, which implements the GFF project in private facilities, the Ministry is linking private pharmacies and clinics to its supply and stock-monitoring systems.