ReviewPublic health challenges2025
The State of Public Health in Somalia: Top 5 Challenges and Strategies for Improvement.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Strengthening Primary Health Care for Improved Population Health and Health Equity in Somalia: A Narrative Review.Public health challenges · 2026Review
- Thyroid disease burden among individuals aged 0-19 years in low-SDI countries, 1990-2035: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.Translational pediatrics · 2026Article
- Strengthening non-communicable disease health systems through sustainable health partnerships in the Horn of Africa using lessons from the Wolverhampton-Somaliland Global Health Partnership.Discover public health · 2026Review
- The asset-vulnerability trap: climate shocks and health-seeking behavior for chronic diseases in Somalia.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Beyond therapeutic feeding: a call for integrated strategies to end child malnutrition in Somalia.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Somalia: A Silent Public Health Crisis Demanding Immediate Action.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
- Somalia's Drought-Disease Spiral: Climate Shocks as an Emerging Public Health Security Threat.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Somalia: Surveillance Gaps, Stewardship Barriers, and One Health Priorities.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Review
- The State of Public Health in Somalia: Top 5 Challenges and Strategies for Improvement.Public health challenges · 2025Review
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Abstract
As we navigate the evolving public health landscape in Somalia, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of critical challenges, including water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); malnutrition and food insecurity; infectious diseases; maternal and child health; and the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The aftermath of prolonged conflict, economic instability, and environmental crises underscores the urgent need to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, enhance disease surveillance, and improve multisectoral collaboration. The complexities of governance, humanitarian aid, and healthcare access highlight the necessity of coordinated efforts between government institutions, NGOs, and international partners. Given the urgent need to combat infectious disease outbreaks and the persistent challenges of food insecurity and high maternal mortality rates, this study explores multifaceted issues, advocating targeted interventions, sustainable policies, and equitable healthcare delivery. Addressing the root causes of public health disparities requires commitment to resilience-building, community engagement, and policy-driven solutions. In this critical period, Somalia must embrace a unified vision that fosters collaboration, policy reform, and strategic investments, ensuring that public health remains a central pillar of national development and the humanitarian response.
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