About Us

Advancing Public Health Through Collaboration

The National Institute of Health (NIH) Somalia extends its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Health, our development partners, donors, health organizations, researchers, healthcare workers, and communities across Somalia for their continued support and collaboration. Your commitment, expertise, and investment have been instrumental in strengthening public health systems, improving disease prevention and response, and advancing the health and well-being of the Somali people. Together, we are building a healthier, safer, and more resilient Somalia, and we look forward to continuing this important partnership in the years ahead.

Hon. Dr. Hussein Abukar Muhidin

Executive Director

NIH Roadmap

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Oct 2004Short-Term Goals
May 2007Medium-Term Goals
Sept 2019Long-Term Goals
Jul 2024Mitigation Strategies

Core Values and Guiding Principles

The National Institute of Health (NIH) works around the clock to protect Somalia from a wide range of public health threats, whether they originate within the country or abroad. The institute addresses infectious and chronic diseases, responds to health emergencies, and supports communities in preventing and managing health risks.

Vision and Strategic Goals of (NIH)

The National Institute of Health (NIH) Somalia is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the Somali people through scientific excellence, innovation, and effective public health action.

  • Mision

    The National Institute of Health (NIH) works around the clock to protect Somalia from a wide range of public health threats, whether they originate within the country or abroad. The institute addresses infectious and chronic diseases, responds to health emergencies, and supports communities in preventing and managing health risks.

  • VIsion

    To be a trusted center of excellence in public health, advancing a healthier, safer, and more resilient Somalia.

  • Goals

    To strengthen Somalia's public health system by preventing and controlling diseases, enhancing emergency preparedness and response, generating high-quality scientific evidence, developing a skilled public health workforce, improving laboratory and surveillance capacities, promoting community health awareness, ensuring accountable stewardship of resources, and fostering strategic partnerships that advance national health security and improve the well-being of all Somali citizens.

NIH Board

The National Institute of Health (NIH) Somalia is guided by a dedicated leadership team committed to advancing public health, strengthening health systems, and ensuring evidence-based decision-making for the well-being of the Somali people.

Hon. Dr. Hussein Abukar Muhidin

Hon. Dr. Hussein Abukar Muhidin

Executive Director
Mr. Mohamed Mohamud Shobow

Mr. Mohamed Mohamud Shobow

Deputy Director
Associate Prof. Maye Omar

Associate Prof. Maye Omar

Board Member Consultant
Dr. Abdikamal Salad

Dr. Abdikamal Salad

Consultant
Prof. Khalif Bile Mohamud

Prof. Khalif Bile Mohamud

Board Chair

Our Partners

The National Institute of Health (NIH) in Somalia is a key public health institution established under the Ministry of Health. Based on available information, here is an overview of its departments and structure.Out believe has request not how comfort evident. Up delight cousins we feeling minutes genius.

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