Forum Launch

Hormuud Telecom hosted Somalia's fifth Success Story Forum in Mogadishu on Tuesday with 350 participants focusing on healthcare investment and service improvements.

Health Minister's Statement

Dr. Ali Haji Adam, Somalia's Health Minister, said healthcare investment is essential for building a healthy society and developed nation.

Health Minister's Quote

Dr. Ali Haji Adan, Somalia's Minister of Health, stated investing in healthcare builds a healthy society and developed nation.

“Investing in healthcare is not merely a financial commitment, but an investment in building a healthy society and a developed nation”

Chairman's Perspective

Hormuud Telecom chairman Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf highlighted healthcare's vital importance to Somali society and health workers' contributions.

“We chose to focus on healthcare in Somalia this year because of its vital importance to people's lives”

Healthcare Challenges

Somalia's first Cancer specialist Hussein Hassan Abshir reported 80 percent of Somalis with advanced cancer in India due to late diagnosis.

“80 percent of Somalis travelling to India for medical treatment were found to have cancer at an advanced stage when treatment was no longer possible”

Panel Discussion

A panel discussed building affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare services while addressing infrastructure gaps.

Closing Remarks

Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Abdirashid Haji closed the forum, praising its organization and Hormuud Telecom's role in healthcare development.