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On 14 October 2025, the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) was honored to participate in the Private Sector Partnerships in Health (PSPH) Stakeholder Meeting, held at Airport Hotel, Mogadishu. The event brought together a diverse group of health sector…

The official launch ceremony for the second phase of Kaaliye Care, an innovative and affordable health insurance package tailored for the mass market, was successfully held in Mogadishu. Organized by Barako Insurance in collaboration with The Somali Research and Development…

The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) proudly participated in the 1st Somali Medical Association Annual Scientific Conference, an event organized by the Somali Medical Association that marked a significant milestone in advancing healthcare research and collaboration in Somalia. SORDI’s…

The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) recently joined Kaafi Hospital and DT Global for a transformative networking event aimed at advancing Somalia’s healthcare systems. Hosted under the Private Sector Partnerships in Health (PSPH) project—funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and…

The PSPH project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) and DT Global, recently supported Al Assima Hospital in launching a vital health outreach program in Galmudug…

On the 12th of November 2024, SORDI hosted a significant event  to commemorate World Pneumonia Day. The event brought together healthcare professionals, featuring Prof. Abdirisak Dalmar, SORDI’s President, and key speaker Dr. Ziad Ghanem, a senior pediatrician from Mogadishu. The…

The Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) recently participated in the ICM Regional Conference held in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 24-26, 2024. This conference focused on midwifery and healthcare advancement, providing our team with an invaluable opportunity to engage in…

Dhiblawe Clinic Networking Event The Private Sector Partnerships in Health (PSPH) project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) and DT Global, recently organized a networking event…

Sport injuries campaign The PSPH project, funded by SDC and implemented by the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) and DT Global, recently organized a sports injury healthcare event. This initiative aimed to support Kaafi Hospital and launch a campaign…

Joint Analysis by SORDI and John Hopkins Explores Factors Impacting Midwifery Students and Early Career Midwives SORDI and its partner, John Hopkins University, recently concluded a three-day joint analysis meeting where they collaborated on analyzing and writing for a qualitative…