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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 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…

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, Jubballand, and Hirshabelle. These activities played a crucial role…

Training of Data Collectors for FGDs in a Midwifery Workforce Development Cohort Study A two-day training session was jointly conducted by SORDI and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) with the objective of equipping data collectors for the task of conducting Focus…

Advancing Midwifery Education in Somalia On September 20, 2023, the Somali Research and Development Institute (SORDI) organized a validation meeting for midwifery stakeholders. The purpose of this meeting was to validate and finalize the findings of a rapid assessment conducted…