EACON 2024 is proudly co-organized by the SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt), a key entity of SIMAD University dedicated to advancing health and development across the region. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting...

On December 23, SIMAD University hosted an impactful event titled "Advancing Somalia’s Healthcare Together," bringing together experts to discuss the role of health professionals in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Somalia. The panel, featuring leaders from eHealth Somalia, SOPHA,...

On Universal Health Coverage Day, the SIMAD Institute for Global Health (SIGHt) facilitated an engaging and impactful event highlighting the importance of inclusivity in healthcare for individuals speaking diverse Somali dialects like Maay and Maxaa Tiri. The event emphasized the...

Drought and Population Mortality in Somalia: Retrospective Mortality Estimation and Scenario-Based Forecasts." Research examined the impact of climate change on population mortality in Somalia, offering valuable insights to stakeholders aimed at preventing further loss of life in the country.

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,...