Ministry of Health (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Health
Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland
Coat of arms of Somaliland
Ministry overview
Formed1992; 34 years ago (1992)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh, Somaliland
Minister responsible
Ministry executives
  • [Vice Minister Zamzam Mohamed Salah
  • Head Director Dr.Ahmed Zaki Mohamoud Jama
Websitewww.somalilandmoh.com

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Somaliland (Somali: Wasaaradda Horumarinta Caafimaadka Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة الصحة) is a ministry of government of Somaliland that is responsible for health system, it's also responsible for proposing and executing government policy of health. The current minister is Hussain Bashir Herzi(wahan).[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Overview

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a major problem in Somaliland with a prevalence close to 98%.[7] Somaliland has one of the worst maternal mortality ratios in the world, estimated to be between 1400 and 1000 per 100,000 live births. Life expectancy at birth is between 47 and 57 years. The infant mortality rate is 90/1000 while the under- five mortality is about 145/1000. Fully immunized child is a mere 5%. Environmental sanitation is highly challenged. The top 10 leading causes of morbidity are mainly the preventable and curable infectious diseases.[8]

Departments

  • Policy & Planning Department
  • Human Resources for Health Department
  • Research & Statistics Department
  • Procurement & Supply Department [9]
  • Mental Health Department

Ministers of Health

Image Minister Term start Term end

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Abdi Aw Dahir Ocotober 2001[10]
Hassan Ismail Yusuf Ocotober 2001[10]
Osman Qasim Qodax 3 July 2003[11]
Abdilahi Husein Iman Darawal 2006
Abdi Haybe Mohamed
Osman Kassim Kodah
Hussein Mohamed Mohamoud (Hog) July 2010 June 2013
Suleiman Haglotosiye January 2013 November 2017
Hassan Ismail Yusuf December 2017 April 2019
Omar Ali Abdillahi 14 April 2019[12] September 2021[13]
Hassan Mohammed Ali (Gaafaadhi) September 2021[13] Janualy 2025[14]
Hussein Basher Herzi Janualy 2025[14][15] Incumbent

References

  1. ^ "Madaxweynaha Soomaaliland oo Xilalkii ka Qaaday Wasiiro iyo Safiiro". Radio Risaala (in Somali). Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Somaliland: Ministry of Health Delegation Visits Turkey". Somalilan Standard. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Somaliland: Health ministry receives laboratory device from WHO to diagnose Covid-19". Somaliland Standard. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  4. ^ "SOMALILAND MINISTRY OF HEALTH ISSUES A $15 MILLION DOLLAR NATIONAL COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN". Somaliland Chronicle. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Somaliland: Ministry of Health refutes reports alleging Man tested positive for Covid-19 in Burao". Somaliland Current. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Somaliland: MINISTRY OF HEALTH IN BURAO CONCLUDES VACCINATION OF MAOTHER AND CHILD". Somaliland Sun. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Somaliland Family Health Association". IPPF. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Somaliland National Health Policy" (pdf). Somaliland National Health Professions Commission. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  9. ^ "Ministry of Health Development of Somaliland". Ministry of Health. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  10. ^ a b "UNICEF Somalia Review: October 2001". ReliefWeb. UNICEF. October 2001. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Madaxweyne Rayaale Oo Dhammays-Tiray Dhismaha Xukuumaddiisa Cusub: Waxa La Magacaabay 18 Wasiir, 5 Wasiiru-Dawle Iyo 11 Wasiir Ku Xigeen" [President Rayaale Completes Formation of His New Government: 18 Ministers, 5 Deputy Ministers and 11 Assistant Ministers Appointed]. Haatuf (in Somali). 2003-07-04. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  12. ^ "Ministry of Health Development". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. 2020-08-03. Retrieved December 20, 2025. Omar Ali Abdillahi (Somali: Cumar Cali Cabdillaahi) is a Somali politician; on 14 April 2019, he was appointed as the Minister of Health of Somaliland.
  13. ^ a b "The New Minister and Vice Minister of MOHD Handover Ceremony". Somaliland Ministry Of Health Development. Ministry Of Health Development. September 14, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2025. A handover ceremony was held at the Civil Service Conference Hall where the responsibility of the Ministry of Health Development was handed over to the new Minister Hon. Hassan Gaafaadhi and his Vice Minister Hon. Liban Gahnug by the outgoing former Minister Hon. Omer Ali.
  14. ^ a b "Handing-Over Ceremony of the New Minister of Health Development". Somaliland Ministry Of Health Development. Somaliland Ministry Of Health Development. January 23, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  15. ^ "Somaliland's New Cabinet: Fresh Faces, Business Ties, and Notable Absences Shape President Cirro's Government". Somaliland Chronicle. 14 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-16.


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