By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
CAIRO, 15 October 2026 Somalia is participating in the 73rd session of the World Health Organization's Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, which opened in Cairo.
The meeting, running from 13 to 15 October 2026, brings together health ministers from across the region, WHO officials and representatives of international organisations. Discussions focus on disease prevention, improving health services and strengthening regional cooperation.Somalia's Minister of Health and Human Services, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, is leading the federal government's delegation.
The minister was joined at the opening ceremony by Somalia's Ambassador to Egypt Ali Abdi Awaare and departmental directors from the Ministry of Health.
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Somalia's Ministry of Health said its participation forms part of efforts to expand regional and international health cooperation and support the country's health priorities.
During his stay in Cairo, the minister is also expected to attend bilateral meetings and side events addressing Somalia's health cooperation with countries in the region and international organisations.