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PSI-SOM works to understand the Somali people and their health market to address barriers to access and to open channels for the improvement of the existing health system. PSI-SOM was founded in 2007 for the social marketing of safe water tablets and long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets and has since expanded to include programs for maternal and child health to improve the health status of Somali people especially women, children and the most vulnerable. Working in partnership with the private and public sector and with other development partners, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavioural change communication interventions throughout Somalia.

09/09/2026

In Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, messages about safer water are taking to the streets.

As part of this month’s campaign, a mobile outreach vehicle is moving through communities, sharing information on inline chlorination and safe household water storage, while giving residents a way to ask questions and seek support through 3009.

As new water treatment solutions are introduced, community understanding matters too. The outreach is helping residents learn more about how inline chlorination works and why safely treated water matters.

The campaign is being implemented in collaboration with the Puntland Water Agency and Puntland Ministry of Health, with support from GiveWell and PSI-SOM

Better Family Planning Starts With Better CoordinationFor a woman looking for family planning, the experience should be ...
07/09/2026

Better Family Planning Starts With Better Coordination

For a woman looking for family planning, the experience should be straightforward: a trained provider, reliable information, the method she needs, and appropriate care if she needs further support.

Making that possible requires health authorities and private providers to work together.

PSI-SOM, in collaboration with the Somaliland Ministry of Health Development and with support from the Global Financing Facility, brought together 24 private health facilities and senior Ministry leaders in Hargeisa to review how family planning and maternal health services are being delivered.

The discussion focused on practical gaps that can affect care at the facility level, including provider capacity, availability of family planning commodities, adherence to national standards, referral systems, Health Management Information System, reporting supportive supervision and quality improvement.

These are technical issues, but they have real consequences for clients. They can influence whether someone finds the service they need, receives accurate information, gets the method they choose, or is referred appropriately when additional care is needed.

Bringing government and private providers around the same table allows those gaps to be identified together and priorities to be agreed on together.

Because the point of better coordination is not another meeting. It is better care for women, couples and families.

28/08/2026

Treating Burtinle’s water before it reaches homes

Through a GiveWell supported project, PSI-SOM is working with Mahigan Water Company to implement inline chlorination in Burtinle, treating water within the existing supply network before it reaches households.

For a town where water quality has been a longstanding concern, the intervention adds an important layer: ensuring that water delivered to homes is treated.

The project is also working with Golis Telecommunications to reach the public through SMS messages on water treatment and safe water practices.

In this video, the Manager of Golis Telecommunications in Burtinle shares why the intervention matters to the community and the people who depend on its water supply.

🎥 Watch the full video.

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Modernising Somaliland’s Health Supply Chain Through Better DataOn 12–13 August, PSI-SOM conducted a two-day cascade tra...
19/08/2026

Modernising Somaliland’s Health Supply Chain Through Better Data

On 12–13 August, PSI-SOM conducted a two-day cascade training on the Warehouse Management Information System (WMIS) for health facility staff, regional warehouse officers, and the central warehouse team from the Somaliland Ministry of Health Development.

Held in Hargeisa, the training was officially opened by the Director General of the Somaliland Ministry of Health Development, alongside senior PSI-SOM representatives.

The training focused on strengthening the digitalization of Somaliland’s health supply chain and equipping Ministry teams with the skills to use accurate, timely, and real-time data to manage health commodities more effectively.

With better visibility of stock levels and supply needs, health teams can make more informed decisions, improve inventory management, and respond more effectively to potential supply gaps.

For communities, stronger supply-chain management can contribute to more reliable availability of essential medicines and health commodities at health facilities, helping ensure that people can access the supplies they need when they need them.

By investing in both digital systems and the people who use them, PSI-SOM is supporting a stronger, more responsive, and data-driven health supply chain in Somaliland

Community Health Data Goes National in SomaliaFor the first time, routine community health data collected by Somalia's F...
28/07/2026

Community Health Data Goes National in Somalia

For the first time, routine community health data collected by Somalia's Female Health Workers will be integrated into the country's national health information system, marking a major step forward in strengthening primary healthcare through better data.

Following months of collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and State Ministries of Health, PSI-SOM has successfully delivered a Training of Trainers (ToT) on Somalia's newly developed District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) app for the national Female Health Worker (Marwo Caafimaad) Program.

The milestone follows the successful migration of more than 4.5 million community health records dating back to 2021 from Open Data Kit (ODK) to DHIS2. Beginning in early August, the app will support 1,388 Female Health Workers and 94 Female Health Supervisors across the Federal Member States, enabling routine community health data to be captured, analyzed, and used alongside facility-based data for the first time.

The rollout comes on the heels of Somalia's newly launched National Community Health Strategy, under which the DHIS2 app will serve as the national digital platform for community health reporting. By making timely community-level data available to decision-makers, the system will strengthen planning, improve resource allocation, and help ensure communities receive the services they need.

Welcoming the milestone, Mr. Abdikarim Ali Omar, Head of the National Health Management Information System (HMIS), remarked:

"It gives us pleasure, as the Federal Ministry of Health, to see the final result of our efforts to include community health data in the national health information system. This has been overdue, and we thank PSI, who has worked with us professionally and efficiently, for helping the ministry achieve this milestone."

Echoing the significance of the achievement, Dr. Abdulsalam Mohamud, National Community Health Coordinator, noted:

"The Female Health Worker (Marwo Caafimaad) Program, funded by the World Bank, is reaching an important milestone. Together with the World Bank and PSI, we have worked to integrate community health data into Somalia's national health information system. With the nationwide rollout of the DHIS2 app now set to begin, we look forward to using timely community health data to strengthen planning, improve service delivery, and better support our frontline Female Health Workers."

As nationwide rollout begins in early August, this milestone represents more than the launch of a new digital tool. It marks a significant step toward a stronger, more connected health system where community health data informs decisions, strengthens frontline services, and ultimately improves health outcomes for people across Somalia.

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Engaging Men to Build Healthier Families and CommunitiesHealthy families are stronger when men are actively involved in ...
14/07/2026

Engaging Men to Build Healthier Families and Communities

Healthy families are stronger when men are actively involved in supporting the health and well-being of their loved ones.

The Somaliland Ministry of Health Development, in collaboration with PSI-SOM, convened a review meeting in Hargeisa to mark the successful completion of the six-month Male Champion Initiative and reflect on its achievements, lessons learned, and opportunities for future community engagement.

Key discussions centered on the initiative's progress, implementation experiences, and practical ways to sustain and expand men's involvement in reproductive, maternal, and child health.

By encouraging men to play a more active role in family health, the initiative has helped raise community awareness, support informed decision-making, and encourage greater use of essential health services, including antenatal care, childhood immunization, and family planning. These efforts contribute to healthier families, stronger communities, and better health outcomes.

The insights from the initiative will help inform future efforts to deepen community engagement and strengthen partnerships that improve access to essential health services across Somaliland.

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Building Stronger Public Private Partnerships for Better Healthcare in PuntlandWhen public and private health providers ...
10/07/2026

Building Stronger Public Private Partnerships for Better Healthcare in Puntland

When public and private health providers work together, communities benefit.

PSI-SOM, in partnership with the Puntland Ministry of Health, brought together public and private health stakeholders in Garowe to strengthen coordination and improve the delivery of essential health services through the GFF-supported initiative.

Key discussions centered on strengthening referral systems, improving the availability of medicines and vaccines, enhancing health data reporting, and fostering closer collaboration between public and private health facilities.

Stronger coordination means patients can be referred more efficiently, health facilities can make better decisions using reliable data, and essential medicines and vaccines are more likely to reach the people who need them. It also supports better delivery of services such as child health, malaria, and HIV care.

By strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, PSI-SOM and the Puntland Ministry of Health are helping build a more connected health system that delivers better care for communities across Puntland.

Improving Health Supply Chains Through Smarter Inventory ManagementReliable healthcare depends on more than medicines it...
10/07/2026

Improving Health Supply Chains Through Smarter Inventory Management

Reliable healthcare depends on more than medicines it depends on knowing where they are, when they're needed, and how to get them to the right facility.

PSI-SOM, in partnership with the Puntland Ministry of Health, successfully concluded a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on the Warehouse Information Management System (WIMS) in Garowe.

The training equipped supply chain professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to implement and cascade WIMS across ministry health facilities, improving inventory management, stock visibility, and reporting.

Better inventory management helps health facilities anticipate shortages, respond more quickly to demand, and ensure essential medicines and health commodities are available when patients need them. It also strengthens accountability and supports better planning across the health system.

Through initiatives like WIMS, PSI-SOM and the Puntland Ministry of Health are helping build a more responsive and reliable health supply chain for communities across Puntland.

A recent water quality test at PSI-SOM's Garowe office recorded a free residual chlorine level of 0.18 mg/L, indicating ...
22/06/2026

A recent water quality test at PSI-SOM's Garowe office recorded a free residual chlorine level of 0.18 mg/L, indicating that disinfectant residuals are being maintained in the city's piped water network.

The reading is one example of ongoing efforts to strengthen water quality monitoring in Garowe and Burtinle. With support from GiveWell, PSI-SOM is working alongside local authorities and water service providers to improve chlorination practices, expand routine testing, and strengthen oversight of drinking water systems.

Regular monitoring helps utilities verify that chlorine residuals are being maintained as treated water moves through the distribution network, supporting water quality management and helping build consumer confidence.

For the families, schools, health facilities, and businesses that depend on piped water each day, consistent monitoring provides an important layer of assurance that water quality is being tracked and managed. It also helps service providers identify issues early and respond before they become larger problems.

While a single test provides only a snapshot, consistent monitoring across Garowe and Burtinle helps utilities track performance and support safer, more reliable water services.

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Event Recap | Banadir Regional Administration Nutrition Review MeetingEarlier this month, PSI-SOM joined the Banadir Reg...
17/06/2026

Event Recap | Banadir Regional Administration Nutrition Review Meeting

Earlier this month, PSI-SOM joined the Banadir Regional Health Directorate, district health teams, and partner organizations for the Banadir Regional Administration Nutrition Review Meeting.

The meeting reviewed the performance of nutrition services across Banadir Region, examined the quality of nutrition data, and discussed practical steps to address challenges affecting service delivery.

While these discussions take place in meeting rooms, their impact is felt in communities. Better data and stronger coordination help health workers identify malnourished children earlier, improve support for mothers, and ensure that nutrition services reach the people who need them most.

PSI-SOM appreciates the opportunity to work alongside government and partners to support efforts that contribute to healthier children, stronger families, and improved nutrition outcomes across Banadir Region.

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