Category: Research

Somaliland Signs MoU with Deepam Hospitals in Tamil Nadu

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Somaliland Signs MoU with Deepam Hospitals in Tamil Nadu

In Chennai – Tamil Nadu State Capital – addressing a press conference after signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chennai-based Deepam Hospitals here on Saturday, Somaliland Vice President Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail said there was a need to assist the citizens of the country who travel to India for medical treatment. It would be handled through Tamil Nadu trade office, the Vice President said.

Shouldn’t Somalilanders Help out This Institution

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Shouldn’t Somalilanders Help out This Institution

In North America, especially in the USA, November 25 is the traditional national holiday known as Thanksgiving. The following Monday, November 29th, is Cyber Monday, when substantial discounts and price reductions are available in e-commerce through online shopping. The Tuesday – that follows the Cyber Monday – is known as the “Giving Tuesday” and it is an annual opportunity for everyone to give their best. Continue reading “Shouldn’t Somalilanders Help out This Institution” →

Help People of Somaliland Get Emergency Ambulances

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Help People of Somaliland Get Emergency Ambulances

My name is Sagal Mohamed, I work as volunteer project manager at Better health Somaliland and Emergency Call Coordinator at London Ambulance, with my sister Ayan Mohamoud, The Former Ambassador for Somaliland to UK, have initiated a fundraising appeal on behalf of Somaliland Fire & Rescue Service.

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America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing

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America's Attention on Somaliland is Growing

In the three decades since declaring its independence following the fall of the Siad Barre regime, the breakaway region of Somalia is benefiting from a convergence of regional developments that have boosted its popularity among US policymakers. Somaliland is thus banking on growing US support to make its case for eventual diplomatic recognition. Continue reading “America’s Attention on Somaliland is Growing” →

Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

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Dr. Claire Elder's Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship

It is an article by Abdi Daud, which was first published on his blog page, and provides an in-depth look at the assumptions, errors and omissions in Dr. Claire Elder’s recent critical piece on Somaliland Continue reading “Dr. Claire Elder’s Article is an Insult not to Somaliland but also Disgrace to Research Scholarship” →

Strengthening the Family Medicine Sector in Somaliland

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Strengthening the Family Medicine Sector in Somaliland

The estimated population of Somaliland is 3.8 million, with 45% population living in rural areas. Farming livestock is the backbone of the economy. Life expectancy is 55 years and the maternal mortality ratio is 396 per 100 000 live births. Continue reading “Strengthening the Family Medicine Sector in Somaliland” →

FGM in Somaliland – Why is Change so Slow?

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FGM in Somaliland – Why is Change so Slow?

Female genital mutilation, FGM, is defined as a practice that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM is currently practiced in 31 countries, most African and in some parts of the Middle East and Asia. It is estimated that more than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM. Continue reading “FGM in Somaliland – Why is Change so Slow?” →