By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Somalia, 29 April 2026 Health Minister Ali Haji Adam said Somalia's national immunization coverage reached 76 per cent, citing increased access to vaccination services.
Minister Adam announced the figure during the launch of Africa’s Immunization Strategy in Nairobi, the health ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the progress reflects government efforts to expand vaccination services, particularly for children and vulnerable groups.
The minister also pointed to the establishment of a National Immunization and Polio Eradication Committee, chaired by the Prime Minister, as a sign of increased political commitment to tackling preventable diseases.
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He added that domestic funding for health services has been increased, with immunization programmes now integrated into the national budget to ensure sustainability.
Across Africa, immunisation coverage stands at around 76 per cent for key vaccines such as DTP3 (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), according to estimates from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, below the global target of 90 per cent.
The ministry also acknowledged support from international partners, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, for strengthening vaccination efforts in Somalia.