ISTANBUL – Somalia and Türkiye have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the health sector, including the development of hospitals, specialist medical training and the modernisation of healthcare services in Somalia.
Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, in Istanbul during an official visit, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
The discussions covered plans to upgrade and expand Mogadishu’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital, train more specialist doctors and strengthen the capacity of Somalia’s healthcare institutions.
The two ministers also reviewed healthcare infrastructure projects, including a proposed hospital in Warsheikh, as well as cooperation in health information systems, medical technology and the modernisation of healthcare services.
Dr. Ali thanked the Turkish government for its continued support for Somalia’s health sector, stressing the importance of strengthening the longstanding ties and strategic partnership between the two countries.
Türkiye has been a key partner in Somalia’s healthcare development, providing support for medical facilities, training programmes and efforts to improve access to health services.
