The State of Public Health in Somalia: Top 5 Challenges and Strategies for Improvement

The State of Public Health in Somalia: Top 5 Challenges and Strategies for Improvement | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL Public Health Challenges This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 1 March 2025 V1 Latest version Share on The State of Public Health in Somalia: Top 5 Challenges and Strategies for Improvement Authors : Yusuf Hared Abdi 0009-0002-7224-2247 [email protected] , Mohamed Sharif Abdi 0009-0007-0220-4014 , Sharmake Gaiye Bashir 0009-0007-6900-9870 , Naima Ibrahim Ahmed , and Yakub Burhan Abdullahi 0009-0001-8535-198X Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174081602.25687469/v1 Published Public Health Challenges Version of record Peer review timeline 697 views 228 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share 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 non-communicable 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 multi-sectoral collaboration. The complexities of governance, humanitarian aid, and healthcare access highlight the necessity for coordinated efforts between government institutions, NGOs, and international partners. From the urgent need to combat infectious disease outbreaks to 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 a 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 a future where public health remains a central pillar of national development and humanitarian response. Supplementary Material File (public health challenges in somalia.docx) Download 282.22 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 01 March 2025 Peer review timeline Published Public Health Challenges Version of Record 9 Oct 2025 Published Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Collection Public Health Challenges Keywords humanitarian aid infectious diseases public health Authors Affiliations Yusuf Hared Abdi 0009-0002-7224-2247 [email protected] Somali National University View all articles by this author Mohamed Sharif Abdi 0009-0007-0220-4014 Somali National University View all articles by this author Sharmake Gaiye Bashir 0009-0007-6900-9870 Somali National University View all articles by this author Naima Ibrahim Ahmed Somali National University View all articles by this author Yakub Burhan Abdullahi 0009-0001-8535-198X Somali National University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 697 views 228 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Yusuf Hared Abdi, Mohamed Sharif Abdi, Sharmake Gaiye Bashir, et al. The State of Public Health in Somalia: Top 5 Challenges and Strategies for Improvement. Authorea . 01 March 2025. 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