Eid Mubarak from Better Health Somaliland On behalf of the entire team at Better Health Somaliland, we wish you and your families healthy and joyful Eid. Ciid wanaagsan

Africa Day 2026 | No health without clean water. This year's theme - Sustainable Water & Safe Sanitation - is a call to action we take seriously at Better Health Somaliland. Healthy communities start with the basics. Let's build them together. 💧 #AfricaDay #WaterAndHealth

Joining online for Africa Day at the UN on 26th May. Important discussions on water, sanitation and Agenda 2063. Excited to be part of the conversation. #AfricaDay #SDGs

Really proud to see @betterhealthsomaliland.com contributing to the UN SDSN consultation process for the Sustainable Development Report 2026. Great progress for the team, and an important step toward ensuring Somaliland’s health and development data is reflected accurately in global reporting. 🌍📊

Read my latest piece on lessons learned from marburg outbreak #Healthsystems open.substack.com/pub/sagalash...

BHSL acknowledges an important step forward in public health research. Our CEO Dr. Essa Abdi Jama has received Ministry of Health approval to conduct a cancer study in Somaliland with an international partner. A valuable contribution to strengthening national evidence on non-communicable diseases.

The BHSL Weekly Risk Snapshot for this week is now live. This week’s snapshot reflects continued drought risk in Somaliland. The weekly risk snapshot is based on continuous monitoring of health risks and structured analysis. Link: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

On #WorldCancerDay, CEO of BHSL Dr Essa Jama joined a panel discussion at a cancer awareness event organised by Somaliland Ministry of Health Dev. Strengthening prevention and informed public dialogue is essential, and the message was clear and simple; early detection saves lives. #PublicHealth

The BHSL Weekly Risk Snapshot for this week is now live. This week’s snapshot reflects continued drought risk in Somaliland and the closure of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Ethiopia — based on continuous monitoring and structured analysis. Link: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia declared over. Following 42 days with no new confirmed cases, Ethiopian health authorities have announced the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak. This concludes active outbreak monitoring. Routine vigilance remains essential.

The BHSL Weekly Risk Snapshot for this week is now live This week’s snapshot reflects continued drought risk in Somaliland and the current containment phase of Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia - based on continuous monitoring and structured analysis Link: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

The BHSL Weekly Risk Snapshot for this week is now available. Based on continuous monitoring, the snapshot highlights the ongoing drought trajectory affecting Somaliland and the current containment status of Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia. Link: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

Better Health Somaliland CEO Dr Essa attended the closing of the Essential Emergency & Critical Care (EECC) training on children and newborns organised by Somaliland Medical Association in Hargeisa this week. The programme focused on strengthening life-saving care for neonates and children.

the BHSL Weekly Risk Snapshot is now available. Based on continuous monitoring, the snapshot highlights the ongoing drought trajectory affecting Somaliland and the current containment status of Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia. Link: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

As the year turns, our work continues. Better Health Somaliland

The BHSL Weekly Risk Snapshot is now available. Based on continuous monitoring, the snapshot highlights the ongoing drought trajectory affecting Somaliland and the current containment status of Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia. Link: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

Today, Better Health Somaliland is introducing the Weekly Risk Snapshot. This is one page weekly orientation of key health risks affecting Somaliland and the region. It summarises severity, movement, and confidence - designed for clarity. 👉🏽 Read here: betterhealthsomaliland.com/weekly-risk-...

Better Health Somaliland Intelligence has released its first Risk Assessment on the drought situation in Somaliland. The assessment outlines current conditions and the emerging impacts on communities betterhealthsomaliland.com/wp-content/u...

BHSL Risk Watch Bulletins 001 & 002 are now published. Two concise updates covering the drought situation in Somaliland and the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia — structured, calm, and based on verified public information. Read both on our website betterhealthsomaliland.com/bulletins-in...

BHSL Intelligence is now live 🚀 Somaliland now has a continuous, public-facing early-warning and risk-watch system. Our work brings structured clarity to uncertainty, grounded in public sources and disciplined observation. A quiet but important step toward a more informed, resilient Somaliland.

Better Health Somaliland is driving innovations and advancing public health across #Somaliland. If you’re a company, NGO or investor with a vision for healthier communities and high impact partnerships — let’s connect 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼💡 📩[email protected] #BetterHealthSL #Partnerships #Somaliland

International aid to the region is tightening and Somaliland faces a critical shift toward sustainable, domestically anchored health financing. BHSL is committed to evidence-informed pilot efforts that support efficiency and offer measured insights to help shape long-term financing solutions.

Better Health Somaliland CEO, Dr Essa Jama, attended the Ministry of Health’s high-level Health Financing conference in Hargeisa. The conference bringing together policymakers and health leaders to examine Somaliland’s evolving health financing landscape. #Somaliland

Ethiopia’s #Marburg outbreak is growing: 8 cases, 4 deaths, 46 suspected. Given the close Ethiopia–Somaliland movement and shared borders, infectious disease with only exptl treatments quickly becomes regional health risk. Vigilance, timely info, and coordinated readiness are vital. #PublicHealth

🦠 Marburg Virus Webinar Tonight SLMA is hosting a key session on Marburg Virus Disease - covering symptoms, transmission, prevention, and early detection. With recent cases confirmed in the region, staying informed is critical. Date/time: 16 Nov/9PM 🔗 Join: meet.google.com/ftx-cbvz-pvx

Dr Essa Abdi Jama, CEO of Better Health Somaliland, called cancer the “silent crisis” in Somaliland’s health system - warning against unsafe non-medical treatments and stressing the need for better access, early care, and stronger health education. #BetterHealthSomaliland #CancerAwareness

📣 Partnership Announcement 📣 We’re excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding between Better Health Somaliland and Accelerate Africa Development to advance health and nutrition initiatives across #Somaliland — driving sustainable, locally-led solutions for stronger, healthier communities.

Our CEO Dr Essa Jama participated in the 9th Annual Conference of the Somaliland Medical Association, held this week in Hargeisa. The gathering brought together medical professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss improvement of health system and collaboration across the health sector.

Proud to see @betterhealthsomaliland.com joining Somaliland’s ministry of health dev & partners for #WorldHeartDay From panel talks to community screenings, BHSL is collaborating with stakeholders to tackle major public health challenges. Great to see the team driving this important work forward.

Better Health Somaliland will join Somaliland MoHD and key partners for collaborative public health event to mark World Heart Day on 2nd October 2025. The event focuses on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide #WorldHeartDay ##PublicHealth #CVDPrevention

Polio Vaccination Campaign Launches Nationwide! 💉 Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of Somaliland, announces that the nationwide polio vaccination campaign has officially started today in Somaliland and will run for 5 days. #HealthForAll #Somaliland

#Somaliland Hosts First-Ever Public Health Conference to Shape a Healthier Future The event, organised by Better Health Somaliland brought together public health leaders, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and community representatives in Somaliland. www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/soma...

Somaliland Hosts First-Ever Public Health Conference to Shape a Healthier Future allafrica.com/stories/2025...

Ururka Better Health Somaliland oo qabtay shir lagaga hadlayo horumarin Caafimaadka www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxhy...

Somaliland Public Health Experts and Top Medical Doctors in one room discussing the most urgent public health challenges facing Somaliland, sharing ideas, innovation and collaborations to strengthen Somaliland Health Systems. #HealthierSomaliland #PublicHealth #HealthSystems

Dr Essa Jama CEO of Better Health Somaliland highlighted the importance of social determinants of health in advancing equity, as health is shaped not only by care, but by the conditions in which people live, learn and work. #HealthEquity #SDOH #HealthierSomaliland m.youtube.com/watch?v=fxhy...

An exciting chapter is unfolding for Better Health Somaliland. We’re exploring new collaborations that can strengthen health systems and spark innovations Companies, NGOs, & institutions eager to collaborate - let’s talk 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 📩 Connect with us to explore possibilities: [email protected]