Mogadishu, Somalia – Officials from the National Health Professionals Council of Somalia (NHPC), led by Secretary-General Mohamed Adow, met today with senior leadership of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to deepen collaboration on health sector oversight and law enforcement.
The discussions centered on enforcing Somalia’s health regulations, investigating crimes related to medical practice, and ensuring accountability across hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. Both institutions emphasized the urgent need to curb malpractice, counterfeit drugs, and unlicensed health services that pose risks to public safety.
Adow said the meeting reflects NHPC’s commitment to safeguarding professional standards in Somalia’s health sector.
“Our partnership with law enforcement will ensure that health laws are not only written but fully implemented, protecting patients and restoring trust,” he noted.
CID officials pledged to support investigations into healthcare-related crimes and enhance coordination with NHPC in monitoring and prosecuting violators. They stressed that public trust in healthcare is a matter of national security, particularly as Somalia continues to rebuild its health system amid wider reforms.
The meeting also explored mechanisms for improving information-sharing, training investigators on health law enforcement, and creating joint task forces to respond swiftly to violations.
Observers say the cooperation between NHPC and CID is a critical step toward professionalizing Somalia’s healthcare industry, which has long struggled with weak regulation, shortages of skilled staff, and unregulated private sector growth.
Both parties agreed to continue joint efforts in the coming months, with a focus on strengthening quality control, patient safety, and public accountability in Somalia’s health services.