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Somalia's health care system is significantly underdeveloped. [1] The following information provides an overview of the state of health in Somalia, with data sourced from the CIA World Factbook. [2] Population: 12.3 million (2014 est.) Age structure. 0–14 years: 45.6% (male 2,881,283/female 2,740,209) 15–64 years: 52.5% (male 3,219,425 ...
In March 2013, the central authorities launched the Health Sector Strategic Plans (HSSPs), a new national health system that aims to provide universal basic healthcare to all citizens by 2016. Somalia has the highest prevalence of mental illness in the world, according to the World Health organization. [1]
In recent history, mental health services have consistently been neglected by government-run healthcare facilities. The Somali government spends less than 1% of its health budget on mental health services. [1] There are currently 0.5 psychiatric beds for every 100,000 people in Somalia's hospitals. [1]
Joe Biden owes the American people an explanation why US troops are fighting in Somalia, where political solutions are needed, Ali-Guban Mohamed says Solution to Somalia's problems political, not ...
The 2024 presidential election is weeks away, and healthcare is expected to be a key issue for voters as they head to the ballot box.. The overall cost of healthcare remains a major problem ...
Overall, the Ministry of Health and Human Services of the Federal Government of Somalia is committed to improving the health and well-being of the Somali population. Through its policies, programs, and partnerships, it aims to build a resilient healthcare system that provides accessible, equitable, and high-quality healthcare services for all ...
"Today’s action is part of the FDA’s broader commitment to make food a vehicle for health and wellness, reduce diet-related chronic diseases, and promote health equity," the government agency ...
[35] 10 days later Somalia received 300,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine doses from the COVAX initiative. [35] Nur said that the vaccine would be sent to every region of Somalia and priority would be given to health care workers during the mass vaccination programme. [35] By 27 April, a total of 122,235 vaccine doses had been ...