Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine,Somali National University

10/09/2025

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine conducted a one-day training program on Public Health Surveillance on August 10, 2025. The event was specifically organized for senior students, aiming to equip them with essential skills and knowledge related to the monitoring and assessment of public health trends. The training session provided valuable insights into surveillance methods, data collection techniques, and the role of public health professionals in disease prevention and control.

The primary objective of this training was to enhance the public health skills of the students, preparing them to effectively contribute to health monitoring systems in their future careers. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants gained a deeper understanding of how to identify health threats, analyze data, and implement appropriate interventions. This initiative underscores the faculty’s commitment to fostering competent health professionals capable of addressing contemporary public health challenges.

28/08/2025

Somali National University at the DATA-SD 2025 Conference.
The Faculty of Health Science and Tropical Medicine at Somali National University is proud to announce the active participation of its lecturers in the DATA-SD 2025 Conference, hosted by Amoud University. This important platform brought together scholars and professionals to share evidence-based research addressing Somalia's health and chalenges
✨ Our lecturers' research topics and their presentations:
* Mr. Galled Dahir Hassan – "Where and Why: Timely Vaccination Coverage Among Children Aged 12–35 Months in Somalia"
* Mr. Ahmed Abdinasir Abdulle – "Spatial Distribution and Determinants of Early Marriage Among Reproductive-Age Women in Somalia: Evidence from the Somalia Health Demographic Survey"
* Mr. Yasin Mohamed Ibrahim – "Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccination Gap: A Mixed-Methods Study of Disparities and Determinants Among Somali National University Students in the Abudwak District"
* Dr. Nuradin Abdulahi Maki – "Family Planning Uptake and Associated Factors Among Women of Reproductive Age in Somalia: Analysis of the 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey".
* Mr. Abdirahman Alin – "The Role of Smartphones in Fintech Education and Economic Empowerment in Somalia".
Conclusion
👏 We congratulate our researchers for their outstanding contributions and for representing Somali National University with dedication and excellence. Their work reflects our university’s strong commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting innovation, and driving positive change in Somalia and beyond.

16/08/2025

15/08/2025

Maalintii Khamiistii, Kulliyadda Culuumta Caafimaadka iyo Cudurrada "Tropical"-ka ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed waxay qabatay tababar aqoon-kororsi ah oo muhiim u ah ardayda.
Tababarku wuxuu diiradda saarayay sidii loo fahmi lahaa loona falanqayn lahaa xogta tirakoobka caafimaadka (Count Data), gaar ahaan iyadoo la adeegsanayo qaabka loo yaqaan "Poisson Model".
Ardaydu waxay heleen fursad ay ku bartaan xirfado la taaban karo oo ay u adeegsan karaan falanqaynta xogaha caafimaadka ee dalkeena. Kulliyaddu waxay u mahadcelinaysaa Ustaad Abdirahman Osman oo ardayda siiyay fursad ay ku bartaan qaabka loo falanqeeyo Xogta.

Hambalyo ardayda ka qaybgashay Tababarka! Waxaan u taaganahay inaan ardaydeena siinno aqoon la jaanqaadaysa adduunka.

13/08/2025

Mogadishu, Soomaaliya – 𝐊𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐮𝐦𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐤𝐚 𝐢𝐲𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚 “𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥” ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed waxay si sharaf iyo qaddarin leh ugu hambalyeynaysaa shan arday oo dhigta kulliyadda Caafimaadka Guud (Public Health), kuwaas oo ku guuleystay in ay sameeyaan cilmi-baaris laguna daabacay 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (Q2 Scopus Index).

Cilmi-baaristan oo cinwaankeedu yahay "𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐮’𝐬 𝐈𝐃𝐏 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲" ayaa si qoto dheer u iftiimisay caqabadaha biyaha iyo nadaafadda ka jira xeryaha barakacayaasha ee magaalada Muqdisho, iyadoo soo bandhigtay talooyin wax ku ool ah oo lagu yareyn karo cudurrada ka dhasha biyaha wasakhaysan.

Guushan waa markhaati cad oo ka tarjumaysa dadaalka, aqoonta iyo hal-abuurka ardayda Kulliyadda Culuumta Caafimaadka iyo Daawaynta Cudurrada “Tropical”, waxayna barbar socotaa doorka firfircoon ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed ay ka qaadanayso horumarinta cilmi-baarista tayada leh. Tallaabadan waxay kor u qaadaysaa sumcadda jaamacadda iyo guud ahaan aqoonta caafimaadka ee dalka, iyadoo gogol-xaar u noqoneysa in cilmi-baarayaal Soomaaliyeed ay wax ku biiriyaan aqoonta caafimaadka caalamka.

📄 Akhri maqaalka oo buuxa: doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2025.086

13/08/2025

*انا لله وانا اليه راجعون،*

Kulliyadda Culuumta Cafimaadka iyo Daawada Cudurada Tropical-ka JUS Waxa ay
Tacsida iyo tiiraanyada la qeybsanayaa Bare katirsan kulliyada *Yaasin Maxamed Ibrahim*

Oo Abihii ku geriyoday xalay magalada Muqdisho.

Marxuumka
Rabbi naxaristii janno ha ka waraabiyo
ehelkana Samir iyo iimaan allah ka siiyo.

09/08/2025

Mogadishu, Soomaaliya - Kulliyadda Culuumta Caafimaadka iyo Daawaynta Cudurrada “Tropical” ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed ayaa si sharaf iyo qaddarin leh ugu hambalyeynaysa shan ka mid ah ardayda dhigata Sanadka ugu dambeeya ee takhasuska Caafimaadka Guud (Public Health). Ardaydan ayaa ku guuleystay in ay cilmi-baarisyo tayo sare leh, oo si toos ah ula falgala caqabadaha caafimaad ee bulshada, ku daabacaan joornaallo caalami ah oo kamid ah kuwa ugu qiimeynta sarreeya caalamka (Q1 & Q2 Scopus Index).
Guushan weyn ayaa si cad u markhaati kacaysa dedaalka, aqoonta iyo hal-abuurka ardayda Kulliyadda Culuumta Caafimaadka iyo Daawaynta Cudurrada “Tropical” , waxayna barbar socotaa doorka firfircoon ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed ay ka qaadanayso horumarinta iyo dhiirigelinta cilmi-baarista tayada leh. Tallaabadan ayaa kor u qaadaysa sumcadda jaamacadda iyo guud ahaan aqoonta caafimaad ee dalka, iyadoo gogol-xaar u noqonaysa in cilmi-baarayaal Soomaaliyeed ay wax ku biiriyaan aqoonta caafimaadka adduunka.

Akhri dhammaan maqaalada, adigoo adeegsanaya QR codes-ka ku jira posters-ka hoose!.

28/07/2025

26/07/2025

🎓 to Our New MPH Graduates! 🎉

We proudly celebrate the graduation of the Master of Public Health (MPH) students from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine, Somali National University.

Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to advancing public health in Somalia and beyond is truly commendable. May the knowledge and skills you’ve gained light the way for healthier communities and stronger systems.

🌍 You are the future of public health leadership in Somalia — and we couldn't be prouder!

29/05/2025

The Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine, Ustaad Abdulwahab Moalim Salad, and the WASH Program Coordinator, Najma Ali Farah Asseyr, undertook a three-day official visit to the EAWAG Water Research Institute in Switzerland.

The visit focused on strengthening the partnership between Somali National University and the EAWAG Institute, a collaboration that has now reached its second year. Both parties agreed to further enhance their cooperation, initiate joint research projects, and promote the exchange of Master’s and PhD students.

During the visit, Ustaad Abdulwahab Moalim delivered a seminar showcasing potential collaboration opportunities between other faculties of the university—such as Agriculture and Engineering—and the EAWAG Institute. They also toured several of EAWAG’s laboratories, including:
• The Wastewater Treatment Lab
• The Water Lab
• The Organic Waste Recycling Lab

Somali National University remains committed to expanding its international partnerships in the fields of health, environment, and the academic advancement of Somali students.

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22/05/2025

🎓 WASH Program – Student Proposal Defense Successfully Held Yesterday! 🌍

Yesterday, Somali National University, in collaboration with EAWAG – the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, held a successful student project proposal defense session under the WASH Program Phase Two.

🌟 The event opened with virtual remarks by Najma Ali Farah, Program Coordinator, followed by official opening words from Dr. Abdiwahab Moallim Salad, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine.

👏 A total of 20 final-year students, divided into four groups, presented their project proposals focused on Improving Solid Waste Management in Mogadishu—a timely and critical public health challenge.

The students demonstrated:
✅ Strong research skills
✅ Teamwork and critical thinking
✅ A deep commitment to solving real-world sanitation issues in Somalia

We extend our heartfelt thanks to:
✨ Our international guests Fabian and Chris from EAWAG
✨ The local coordination team, especially Eng. Sadia Isse Farah for leading the on-site facilitation
✨ And all faculty and attendees who contributed to the success of yesterday’s session

This proposal defense marks a major step forward in preparing these students for impactful, community-driven action. We look forward to supporting them as they implement their projects in the coming months!

01/05/2025

Empowering Future Researchers: Student Project Grant Award

We are proud to announce the launch of an exciting student-led initiative under the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Program at Somali National University.

A total of 20 outstanding final-year students, who successfully completed Phase One of the WASH Program supported by EAWAG – Aquatic Research, have been selected to carry out research projects focused on improving Solid Waste Management in Mogadishu. The students have been divided into four groups, each led by a team leader, to work on practical and innovative solutions.

We are especially honored that Acting Dean Dr. Nasima Hassan Mahamed personally awarded the research grant to the students, encouraging them to lead impactful and evidence-based initiatives.

The image features the four group leaders together with Najma Ali Farah, WASH Program Coordinator, and Dr. Nasima Hassan Mahamed, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Tropical Medicine.

With generous support from EAWAG, a research grant of $4,000 USD has been awarded to support these student projects.

We are excited to see how these future professionals contribute to real-world impact through research and innovation.