The Minister of Health Development of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi, received the new World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Somaliland and Somalia, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, at his office today.
This meeting, which is part of efforts to strengthen the strategic relationship and cooperation between the Ministry of Health Development and the WHO, was attended by the Minister alongside the Deputy Minister of Health Development, Dr. Mohamed Dahir Ibrahim, the Director of the Planning and Policy Department, and the Director of the Emergency Response Department. Representing the WHO were senior officials, including the Head of the WHO Office in Somaliland.
During the meeting, which lasted for several hours, the participants conducted an in-depth review of the general health situation in Somaliland. They also discussed the advancement and acceleration of joint projects and programs, as well as ways to further strengthen collaboration and coordination on initiatives prioritized for the development of the country’s health system.
The Minister of Health Development warmly welcomed the new Representative to Somaliland and expressed his gratitude for the role played by the WHO and the consistent support it provides toward the development of health services. The Minister also shared with the Representative an overview of the country’s health situation, the Ministry’s priorities, and ongoing efforts to improve the quality, scope, and accessibility of health services.
