Summary
The present report offers a description of the health system in Somalia in a situation where the country is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. Based on interviews with hospital leaders, pharmacy managers, health sector actors as well as observations conducted in 15 health facilities in four different towns (Mogadishu, Kismayo, Beled Wayne, Baardheere), the report provides information on availability and accessibility aspects of medicines and specialised treatment in South Central Somalia.
The present report offers a description of the health system in Somalia in a situation where the country is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. Based on interviews with hospital leaders, pharmacy managers, health sector actors as well as observations conducted in 15 health facilities in four different towns (Mogadishu, Kismayo, Beled Wayne, Baardheere), the report provides information on availability and accessibility aspects of medicines and specialised treatment in South Central Somalia.