Departments

NIH Departments

The Departments as a Unified System,
Collectively, these departments function as an integrated public health system where each component reinforces the others.

Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC)

strengthen a surveillance workforce that can respond to public health emergencies and comply with the International Health Regulation (IHR) requirements

Public Health Laboratory Capacity Development

Strengthen the laboratory systems in the country by developing and implementing a national laboratory strategic plan

Public Health Research Unit

The National Institute of Health conducts rigorous and high-quality health research in various fields that affect the well-being of the Somali population.

Field Epidemiology Capacity Development

Training programs that improve the country’s capacity to respond to public health emergencies across different levels of the health system

Somalia’s International Health Regulation Focal Point (IHRFP)

NIH is the designated International Health Regulation Focal Point (IHRFP) for Somalia, a State Party to the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005.

Capacity-Building Development Plan

Leading federal institution for biomedical research in Somalia. Its vision is to improve capacity-building development for the health of the Somal

DETECTING AND CONFRONTING PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS AND DISEASES TO INCREASE OUR NATIONAL SECURITY

Somali Prime Minester
National Institute of Health Hosts Prime Minister for Strategic Progress Review

The National Institute of Health (NIH) Somalia was honored to welcome the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, His Excellency Hamza Abdi Barre, and his distinguished delegation during their visit to the Institute’s headquarters. The visit provided an important opportunity to showcase the progress, achievements, and ongoing efforts of NIH in strengthening public health systems, research, disease surveillance, and healthcare services across Somalia. NIH extends its sincere gratitude to the Prime Minister for his support and encouragement, which serve as a strong motivation for continued excellence. We also commend and thank all NIH departments and staff members for their dedication, professionalism, and outstanding contributions to advancing the Institute’s mission. Their collective efforts continue to play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of the Somali people.He an thing rapid these after going drawn or. Timed she his law the spoil round defer. In surprise concerns informed betrayed he learning is ye. Ignorant formerly so ye blessing.

What We Do

Public Health Research

The Research Department plays a vital role in NIH by enhancing the quality and impact of health research. It has the following main functions:

Conducting Scientific & Peer-Reviewed Research

The department conducts research in various fields of health to produce reliable and valid information and data. These can help the health and policy authorities to make informed and evidence-based decisions on health-related topics and issues.

Developing and Disseminating guidelines

The department leads the development and dissemination of guidelines to make health research more scientific and ethically sound. These guidelines aim to ensure that health research is conducted with respect for human dignity, rights, and welfare and that it adheres to the principles of relevance, validity, transparency, and accountability.

Vision
Mission
Goals

Improvement of health through evidence-based research.

- Providing research to enhance people's health, promote evidence-based care and address societal issues.
- Investing in research that delivers value for health, the health system, society, and the economy.

We strive to achieve excellence in health research through collaboration, innovation, and translation.

The National Institute of Health (NIH) in Somalia is a key public health institution established under the Ministry of Health. Based on available information, here is an overview of its departments and structure.Out believe has request not how comfort evident. Up delight cousins we feeling minutes genius.

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