KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam has met with the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Somalia, Dr. Humphrey Karamagi, to discuss strengthening healthcare services and expanding cooperation with the regional administration.
The meeting took place at the Jubaland presidential palace, where Karamagi arrived leading a WHO delegation for discussions on advancing healthcare delivery across the state.
The talks focused on accelerating improvements in healthcare services and strengthening coordination between Jubaland’s Ministry of Health and WHO.
Focus on Healthcare Development
Discussions centered on opportunities to improve the delivery of healthcare services, strengthen institutional capacity and enhance cooperation in addressing the health needs of communities across Jubaland.
The engagement reflects the regional administration’s efforts to work more closely with international health partners in supporting healthcare development and improving access to essential medical services.
WHO plays an important role in supporting health systems in Somalia through technical assistance, disease surveillance, emergency health response and cooperation with government health institutions.
Senior Health Officials Attend Meeting
President Ahmed Mohamed Islam was accompanied by Jubaland’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Ismail Ahmed Garas, the director general of the Ministry of Health, the director of its administration and finance department, and other officials.
The participation of senior health officials highlighted the institutional focus of the discussions and the importance of coordination between the regional government and international health partners.
The meeting underscores the continued engagement between Jubaland and WHO in efforts to strengthen healthcare services and improve the capacity of health institutions. Closer cooperation is expected to support ongoing health priorities and contribute to improving the availability and quality of medical services for communities across the state.
