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Somalia launches its first unified national registry of health facilities
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· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The launch event brought together various stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.
A unified national registry of health facilities has been launched. The launch event brought together various stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization. This registry, known as the Master Health Facility List, is expected to provide trusted data to strengthen planning and access to quality health services.
The Director General of the Federal Ministry of Health expressed appreciation for the support received from WHO and partners. The registry is seen as a major milestone for the health sector, particularly given the complex structure of the health system. Further details about the registry and its implications are available from the source.
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Category: disaster Published: August 26, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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