DOHA, Qatar – Somalia’s Federal Health Minister Dr. Ali Hajiadam cautioned that diminishing international aid is placing considerable strain on the nation’s vulnerable healthcare infrastructure, advocating for enhanced local funding mechanisms and strengthened collaboration among developing nations.
Addressing a distinguished panel at the Doha Forum 2025, the minister noted that reduced global assistance allocations are beginning to impact the provision of vital services across Somalia, where external financial contributions have historically formed the foundation of public health initiatives.
Dr. Hajiadam emphasized that Somalia is rapidly advancing toward greater economic autonomy by increasing internal healthcare funding and lessening its reliance on foreign assistance.
He promoted the expansion of South-South alliances to enable nations confronting comparable fiscal challenges to exchange knowledge, combine resources, and develop collaborative strategies.
The health official identified fresh prospects for investment, technological collaboration, and skills development, highlighting their importance in establishing a robust healthcare framework capable of enduring economic fluctuations and addressing the requirements of Somali populations.
The minister was accompanied by a high-ranking delegation headed by the ministry’s Director General, Guled Abdijalil Sheikh Ali.
The contingent is conducting bilateral discussions with global partners focused on reinforcing ties and progressing Somalia’s healthcare objectives.
