Tribune News Network
Doha
The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, inaugurated a state-of-the-art emergency centre at De Martino Hospital in Mogadishu. The inauguration ceremony of the facility, which was constructed and equipped by Qatar Charity (QC), was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia HE Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al Nuaimi, and Somali Minister of Health Dr. Ali Haji Adam, along with a delegation from Qatar Charity, led by Director of the Development Operations Department at QC Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji.
The centre is designed to address critical medical and emergency care needs for the Somali population. It features modern medical equipment, surgical facilities, intensive care units, and laboratories to provide advanced healthcare services. It also includes a radiology department with advanced X-ray and MRI machines and a pharmacy.
Prime Minister Barre toured the facility and commended its role in improving Somalia’s healthcare sector. He emphasized the centre’s importance in filling a significant gap in emergency medical services.
“This centre is a vital addition to our healthcare system and reflects our commitment to improving medical services for the Somali people,” said the Prime Minister. “We are deeply grateful to the State of Qatar and Qatar Charity for their generous support in making this project a reality.”
Director of Development Operations at Qatar Charity, Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, stated that the project is part of Qatar Charity’s commitment to strengthening Somalia’s healthcare sector. “This centre is vital for enhancing the hospital’s capacity to handle emergency and critical cases,” he said, adding that the project will also improve citizens’ quality of life and the hospital’s response to emergencies.
During their visit, Qatar Charity’s delegation laid the foundation stone for a medical supply warehouse in the Banadir region and attended the implementation of ‘Compassionate Hearts’, a humanitarian campaign that conducted surgeries for 30 children with congenital heart defects. Somali government officials also attended the event. These projects were made possible by the generosity of the people of Qatar.
In 2024, Qatar Charity implemented 16 projects in the field of health and nutrition in Somalia. These initiatives, totalling over QR3.5 million, provided aid to more than 58,000 people.
