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BHSL Intelligence is now live 🚀

Somaliland now has a continuous, public-facing early-warning and risk-watch system.

Our work brings structured clarity to uncertainty, grounded in public sources and disciplined observation.

A quiet but important step toward a more informed, resilient Somaliland.

BHSL Risk Watch Bulletins 001 & 002 are now published.

Two concise updates covering the drought situation in Somaliland and the Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia — structured, calm, and based on verified public information.

Read both on our website

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In Australia, “no cervical cancer cases diagnosed in women aged <25 years in 2021 – the first time that this has occurred in data going back to 1982. This remarkable achievement is almost certainly due to the impact of HPV vaccination”

report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au

$150M Funding to Expand Drone Delivery of Blood, Vaccines, and Medicines Across Africa U.S. backs Zipline’s $150M drone push across Africa

$150M Funding to Expand Drone Delivery of Blood, Vaccines, and Medicines Across Africa www.dawan.africa/news/dollar1...

Africa CDC Warns of Surge in Cholera, Mpox, Marburg Across Continent He said Africa cannot achieve universal health coverage or pandemic preparedness without the ability to finance, produce, and govern its own health systems and countermeasures.

Africa cannot achieve universal health coverage or pandemic preparedness without the ability to finance, produce, and govern its own health systems and countermeasures. #Somaliland allafrica.com/stories/2025...

Somaliland Issues Urgent Drought Appeal as Crisis Deepens Nationwide Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has issued a renewed national drought appeal, warning that conditions

Somaliland is in the grip of a severe drought, but outside government channels, few are talking about it. It’s a stark reminder of how fragile our systems are when shocks hit. #Somaliland #Drought www.horndiplomat.com/2025/11/soma...

International aid to the region is tightening and Somaliland faces a critical shift toward sustainable, domestically anchored health financing.

BHSL is committed to evidence-informed pilot efforts that support efficiency and offer measured insights to help shape long-term financing solutions.

Better Health Somaliland CEO, Dr Essa Jama, attended the Ministry of Health’s high-level Health Financing conference in Hargeisa. The conference bringing together policymakers and health leaders to examine Somaliland’s evolving health financing landscape. #Somaliland

Somaliland faces Education crisis as drought displaces families - Mustaqbal Media In Somaliland, severe drought has reportedly led to the closure of schools across several regions, affecting nearly 15,000 students. The areas affected include Togdheer, Saaxil, Sanaag, and Sool, wher...

Severe drought has reportedly led to the closure of schools across several regions; Togdheer, Saaxil, Sanaag, and Sool, where around 150 schools have reportedly shut their doors, leaving 14,457 students without access to education. #Somaliland #Drought

mustaqbalmedia.net/en/somalilan...

Precautionary steps are being taken as #Somaliland’s Immigration Command and Hargeisa Group Hospital strengthen health screening of foreign arrivals following the #Marburg outbreak in #Ethiopia. The aim is to reduce importation risk and reinforce national health security.

I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer

Johnson’s inertia was almost unbearable for NHS staff to watch, because we knew full well that its price was about to be met by the “herd” – that the bodies were indeed going to pile high around us. We knew this because it was already happening elsewhere. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

GSMA Africa Unveils Report on Digital Health Transformation Across the Continent - TechAfrica News The report highlights the powerful convergence between digital health technologies and advanced connectivity.

Africa’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound shift driven by technology, innovation, and the growing demand for smarter, more connected health systems. techafricanews.com/2025/11/20/g...

Kenya activates emergency response after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia The Ministry of Health has activated emergency response mechanisms following outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the neighboring country of Ethiopia.

Kenya activates emergency response after Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia www.citizen.digital/article/keny...

Somaliland is facing a deepening drought emergency. Water sources in Awdal, Salal, Saahil and Sanaag are collapsing, livestock mortality is rising, and displacement is accelerating - all early indicators of a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis.

www.dawan.africa/news/somalil...

Not enough credit is given to those who ensured the system didn’t collapse during covid19 while those elected to lead left their responsibilities to greed. NHS, Frontline emergency services, council workers and our civil service are the backbone and pillars of our society.

The Covid Inquiry report doesn't offer any surprises. The huge mistakes made were knowable at the time and repeatedly warned against by many of us.

And in relation to preparing for the burden of post viral chronic disease, I don’t think we’re in any better position with a future pandemic.

Ethiopia’s #Marburg outbreak is growing: 8 cases, 4 deaths, 46 suspected. Given the close Ethiopia–Somaliland movement and shared borders, infectious disease with only exptl treatments quickly becomes regional health risk. Vigilance, timely info, and coordinated readiness are vital. #PublicHealth

It’s now clear that information on U.S. government websites can no longer be trusted.

It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.

🦠 Marburg Virus Webinar Tonight

SLMA is hosting a key session on Marburg Virus Disease - covering symptoms, transmission, prevention, and early detection. With recent cases confirmed in the region, staying informed is critical.

Date/time: 16 Nov/9PM
🔗 Join: meet.google.com/ftx-cbvz-pvx

🚨A serious security breach has been identified in #Somalia Government’s e-Visa system, posing a significant cybersecurity and data protection risk to all users, including international personnel and staff from the global community operating in Somalia. This is very concerning!

Dr Essa Abdi Jama, CEO of Better Health Somaliland, called cancer the “silent crisis” in Somaliland’s health system - warning against unsafe non-medical treatments and stressing the need for better access, early care, and stronger health education.
#BetterHealthSomaliland #CancerAwareness

📣 Partnership Announcement 📣

We’re excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding between Better Health Somaliland and Accelerate Africa Development to advance health and nutrition initiatives across #Somaliland — driving sustainable, locally-led solutions for stronger, healthier communities.

Where does the private sector fit in the Accra Reset? There is a growing consensus that global south countries should set their own health priorities, but private sector collaboration will remain critical.

There is a growing consensus that global south countries should set their own health priorities, but private sector collaboration will remain critical. #Somaliland www.devex.com/news/where-d...

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

So now the Administration are saying that the mass firing of CDC scientists, including many responsible for preventing outbreaks, was an “error” and many will be brought back.

Whether by intention or incompetence, dismantling public health will kill people.

Our CEO Dr Essa Jama participated in the 9th Annual Conference of the Somaliland Medical Association, held this week in Hargeisa.

The gathering brought together medical professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss improvement of health system and collaboration across the health sector.

Proud to see @betterhealthsomaliland.com joining Somaliland’s ministry of health dev & partners for #WorldHeartDay From panel talks to community screenings, BHSL is collaborating with stakeholders to tackle major public health challenges.

Great to see the team driving this important work forward.

Better Health Somaliland will join Somaliland MoHD and key partners for collaborative public health event to mark World Heart Day on 2nd October 2025. The event focuses on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide
#WorldHeartDay ##PublicHealth #CVDPrevention

Somaliland President Pitches Investment Opportunities at Africa Debate UAE Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday showcased his country’s investment potential at The Africa Debate

President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday showcased Somaliland’s investment potential at The Africa Debate – UAE 2025 in Dubai, telling investors that Somaliland offers stability, strategic location and access to fast-growing regional markets.

www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/soma...