The Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, officially launched the Medical Internship Induction Programme 2025–2026.
The well-organized event highlighted the importance of the programme in developing the knowledge and skills of new doctors who have graduated from the country’s medical colleges. In his speech, the Director General stated that the internship is a transitional stage between university education and formal employment, and is important for improving the quality of health services provided to the community.
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama indicated that the Ministry is giving special priority to building the health workforce, in order to obtain doctors with competence, professional ethics, and compliance with the national health system. He urged the doctors who are starting the internship to demonstrate responsibility, patience and community service, as they play a direct role in saving and caring for the lives of citizens.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by various officials who play a key role in the development of the country’s health and higher education systems, including the Director of the Human Resources Department, Nimco Mohamed, the Internship Coordinator at the Ministry, Dr. Abdicasiis Hakiye, the Chairman of the Medical Association, Dr. Yusuf Mohamed, and the Chairman of the Higher Education Authority, all of whom stressed the importance of connecting universities and health centers to ensure that students receive training based on the real needs of the country.
The 2025–2026 Medical Internship Program is expected to improve the quality of health services and strengthen the on-the-job training system, as new doctors will be placed in various hospitals and health centers to gain real-world experience.In conclusion, this inauguration ceremony demonstrates the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Health Development of the Republic of Somaliland to improve the quality of health workers and develop the country’s health system.
