The SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) played a pivotal role in the successful Somali Digital Health Conference 2024, in collaboration with eHealth Somalia and the Ministry of Health. This impactful event brought together health professionals, policymakers, and innovators to...

Dr. Najib Isse Dirie, Senior Research Associate at the SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt), together with Dr. Bashiru Garba, Director of SIGHt, conducted an official visit to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria. The visit focused on strengthening the...

Dr. Yahye Abukar, a research associate of SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt), attended a collaborative workshop on evaluating a data modeling framework for public health analytics. His participation was part of SIGHt’s ongoing collaboration with the WHO Hub for...

Dr. Najib Isse Dirie, a senior research associate of the SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt), participated in a high-level meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, to support the establishment of the East Africa Digital Skills, Research, and Innovation Alliance. Organized by...

The SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) joined forces with the Ministry of Health, WHO, and UN Human Rights to celebrate World Health Day in Somalia. Under the theme "Health as a Human Right," the event convened healthcare professionals, policymakers,...

The SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) research team actively participated in the AFYA Consortium meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. This international collaboration includes institutions such as the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UCB of DR Congo, BNO South...

The SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) hosted a Research Agenda Meeting to advance health research and innovation. The event focused on setting priorities to tackle pressing health challenges in Somalia through high-quality research. Faculty members and stakeholders highlighted the...

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) and key partners, officially launched Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2023. Held from December 10th to 12th, the event brought together health professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders...