HEALTH SECTOR REPORT SOMALIA 2026.
Prepared by:
Tayo Resilience Foundation
Health and Nutrition Program
For: Donors, Partners, and Stakeholders
1. Executive Summary
Tayo Resilience Foundation conducted a comprehensive Health Sector Assessment in Jubaland to evaluate healthcare access, service quality, and system capacity, the assessment identified critical gaps in infrastructure, staffing, medical supplies, and access to essential services, vulnerable groups including internally displaced persons, women, and children are disproportionately affected, this report provides evidence-based analysis and strategic recommendations to strengthen healthcare systems and improve community health outcomes.
2. Assessment Objectives
• Assess access to healthcare services
• Evaluate healthcare facility capacity
• Identify priority health needs
• Assess maternal and child healthcare services
• Evaluate emergency preparedness systems
3. Methodology
The assessment used mixed methods including household surveys, health facility observations, key informant interviews, and secondary data analysis. A total of 420 households and 18 health facilities were assessed.
4. Key Health Indicators
| Indicator | Coverage |
| Healthcare access | 42% |
| Skilled birth attendance | 38% |
| Child immunization coverage | 51% |
| Functional health facilities | 46% |
| Adequate staffing | 33% |
5. Health System Capacity Chart
Infrastructure █████░░░░░ 40%
Human Resources ███░░░░░░░ 30%
Medical Supplies ██████░░░░ 50%
Emergency Response ███░░░░░░░ 28%
Service Quality ████░░░░░░ 35%
6. Priority Needs
• Construction of new health facilities
• Recruitment and training of healthcare workers
• Provision of essential medicines
• Mobile health clinics deployment
• Strengthening maternal and child health services
7. Strategic Recommendations
Short-term (0–12 months):
Deploy mobile clinics, provide essential medicines, and support emergency response services.
Medium-term (1–3 years):
Construct new health facilities, train healthcare workers, and strengthen healthcare systems.
Long-term (3–5 years):
Strengthen the entire healthcare system, improve infrastructure, and expand universal healthcare access.
8. Proposed Intervention Areas for Donor Support
• Health facility construction and rehabilitation
• Medical equipment provision
• Healthcare workforce development
• Emergency response system strengthening
• Mobile health service delivery
• Maternal and child health programs
9. Conclusion
Jubaland’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, Strategic investments and partnerships are essential to improve healthcare access, service quality, and system resilience. Tayo Resilience Foundation is committed to strengthening healthcare systems and improving community health outcomes.