ESTIMATE Study – Phase Two Now Underway in Somalia
ESTIMATE Study – Phase Two Now Underway in Somalia The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI), in collaboration with the University of Geneva and with funding support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has officially launched Phase Two of the ESTIMATE Study — short for Estimating Coverage in Inaccessible Areas using Multiple Methods — […]
Advancing Maternal and Newborn Health in Somalia:Research Findings and Dialogue
Advancing Maternal and Newborn Health in Somalia:Research Findings and Dialogue SORDI hosted a groundbreaking dissemination event held on December 4, 2023, at the RA in Mogadishu. The event brought together key stakeholders, including the Somali Federal Ministry of Health, the UK government, and international and national organizations, to showcase research findings and engage in a […]
Kaaliye care launching
Kaaliye care launching The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) is fully committed to enhancing healthcare in Somalia. Recently, Baraka Insurance achieved a significant milestone by introducing Kaaliye Care health insurance, the country’s first affordable mass-market health insurance product. The launch event in Mogadishu garnered widespread attention, with notable figures such as Somalia’s Federal Minister […]
SORDI Co‑Hosts EQUAL Research Dissemination Event to Advance Midwifery Employment and Community MNH Scale-Up in Somalia
SORDI Co‑Hosts EQUAL Research Dissemination Event to Advance Midwifery Employment and Community MNH Scale-Up in Somalia On April 15, 2026, the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) co‑hosted the EQUAL Research Dissemination Event at the Peace Hotel in Mogadishu. Organized in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian […]
From Training to Employment: Strengthening Midwifery Workforce Absorption and Support in Somalia
From Training to Employment: Strengthening Midwifery Workforce Absorption in Somalia The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI), in collaboration with the EQUAL Research Consortium and the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, recently presented findings from a longitudinal cohort study examining the critical transition from midwifery training to employment. This research sheds light on the […]
SORDI Organized FMS Dissemination Activities for Bar ama Baro Project
SORDI Organized FMS Dissemination Activities for Bar ama Baro Project In February, SORDI, a local partner of the Lasser team, organized Federal Member State (FMS) dissemination activities in three states: Southwest, Jubbaland, and Hirshabelle. These sessions played a crucial role in sharing the findings of an extensive external evaluation study conducted over two academic years. […]
Joint Analysis by SORDI and John Hopkins Explores Factors Impacting Midwifery Students and EarlyCareer Midwives
Joint Analysis by SORDI and John Hopkins Explores Factors Impacting Midwifery Students and Early Career Midwives SORDI, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, recently concluded a three-day joint analysis meeting focused on a qualitative midwifery cohort study. This collaboration brought together expertise from both institutions to examine the experiences of two distinct groups: recently graduated […]
Wadaag Insurance Launch Event
Wadaag Insurance Launch Event On February 3rd, Wadaag Insurance proudly hosted the launch of its innovative Taakulo and Daryeele healthcare insurance products. The event marked an important milestone in advancing healthcare accessibility and affordability in Somalia. Key stakeholders attended, including representatives from SORDI, a proud Private Sector Partnership in Health. The evening began with an […]
Launching Healthcare Education Platform in Somalia
Launching Healthcare Education Platform in Somalia At SORDI and Appleseed Education, we are committed to addressing the global shortage of healthcare professionals, a crisis estimated at nearly 18 million workers worldwide. This shortage is undermining the ability of health systems to deliver essential services and slowing progress toward achieving Universal Health Care. To confront this […]