Partnerships
Our development partners
The Ministry works with UN agencies, development banks, bilateral donors, NGOs and academic institutions to deliver health services in Puntland.
Academic & research
Somali Institute for Health Research (SIHR)
Co-organised the 2026 Health Policy and Systems Research Conference with the University of Bosaso (Garowe Campus) and CADIR.
University of Bosaso – Garowe Campus
Academic partner on health policy and systems research.
Development banks & funds
Governments & bilateral donors
Germany (BMZ / KfW)
Funds the Support to Strengthening Health Systems in Puntland (SSHSP) programme and the rehabilitation of Garowe General Hospital.
Switzerland (SDC) & Sweden (Sida)
Fund the CHASP programme implemented by Save the Children.
Non-governmental organisations
Save the Children
Implements the CHASP programme, cost-recovery pilot in Bari hospitals, and outbreak responses.
World Vision International
Health infrastructure and integrated health projects in Nugaal (Eyl) and other districts.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Supports Mudug Regional Hospital services including maternity, paediatrics, nutrition and TB care.
Tadamun Social Society
Local partner in community health service delivery.
Population Services International (PSI)
Partner on the integrated pharmaceutical warehouse inventory system and private-sector supply chain under the GFF project.
United Nations agencies
UNICEF
Child health, immunization, nutrition and health-system strengthening; supports 43 facilities in Mudug and Nugaal.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Technical leadership on disease surveillance, outbreak response and health policy.
UNFPA
Reproductive, maternal and newborn health, midwifery and the Puntland Health and Demographic Survey.