Baidoa, Southwest – At the presidential palace in Baidoa, the interim capital of Somalia’s Southwest State, President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Monday chaired a cabinet meeting that approved two major bills aimed at strengthening healthcare regulation and environmental management.
In a statement released after the meeting, the Southwest State administration said the new measures are intended to “boost service delivery and reinforce state institutions,” marking a significant step in the government’s reform and development agenda.
The healthcare regulation bill is set to establish clear standards for the licensing, supervision, and accountability of health facilities across the state. Officials say it will help improve access to quality medical services, protect patient safety, and ensure that both public and private providers operate under consistent guidelines.
The environmental management bill, on the other hand, focuses on sustainable resource use, pollution control, and ecosystem protection. It introduces new frameworks for addressing deforestation, waste management, and climate-related challenges that continue to affect communities in Southwest State.
President Laftagareen hailed the cabinet’s decision as a milestone in strengthening the state’s capacity to deliver essential services and uphold the well-being of its citizens. He urged regional lawmakers to give the bills urgent consideration so they can be enacted without delay.
“The people of Southwest deserve a government that safeguards their health and their environment,” he said, emphasizing that the two measures reflect his administration’s long-term vision for resilience and sustainable growth.
Monday’s cabinet session underscores Southwest State’s determination to align its governance priorities with Somalia’s broader national development goals, ensuring that progress in healthcare and environmental protection remains central to the region’s future.