Sagal Ashour
@sagalashour.bsky.social
Founder Better Health Somaliland betterhealthsomaliland.com
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.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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.
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...
I’ll never forget the horror of the Covid wards | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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...
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...
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.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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 www.citizen.digital/article/keny...
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.
www.citizen.digital
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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...
www.dawan.africa/news/somalil...
Somaliland Makes Urgent Appeal for Aid as Drought Deepens
Appeal follows consecutive years of failed rains
www.dawan.africa
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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...
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.
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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.
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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.
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.
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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.
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
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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
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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.
It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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.
It’s both heartbreaking and infuriating to see how quickly this administration has undermined science, public health, and the credibility of our scientific institutions.
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🦠 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
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
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🦠 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
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!
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🚨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!
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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
#BetterHealthSomaliland #CancerAwareness
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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
#BetterHealthSomaliland #CancerAwareness
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📣 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.
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.
October 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
📣 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.
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.
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...
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.
www.devex.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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...
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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.
October 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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.
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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.
Whether by intention or incompetence, dismantling public health will kill people.
October 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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.
Whether by intention or incompetence, dismantling public health will kill people.
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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.
The gathering brought together medical professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss improvement of health system and collaboration across the health sector.
October 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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.
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.
Great to see the team driving this important work forward.
October 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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.
Great to see the team driving this important work forward.
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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
#WorldHeartDay ##PublicHealth #CVDPrevention
October 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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
#WorldHeartDay ##PublicHealth #CVDPrevention
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...
www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/soma...
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
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September 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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...
www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/soma...
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Polio Vaccination Campaign Launches Nationwide! 💉
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of Somaliland, announces that the nationwide polio vaccination campaign has officially started today in Somaliland and will run for 5 days.
#HealthForAll #Somaliland
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of Somaliland, announces that the nationwide polio vaccination campaign has officially started today in Somaliland and will run for 5 days.
#HealthForAll #Somaliland
September 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Polio Vaccination Campaign Launches Nationwide! 💉
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of Somaliland, announces that the nationwide polio vaccination campaign has officially started today in Somaliland and will run for 5 days.
#HealthForAll #Somaliland
Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of Somaliland, announces that the nationwide polio vaccination campaign has officially started today in Somaliland and will run for 5 days.
#HealthForAll #Somaliland
Somaliland is stepping onto the international investment stage, as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” travels to Dubai to highlight the country’s strategic Berbera Port and its potential as a gateway to East Africa. www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/from...
From Ports to Investment: President Irro Puts Somaliland on UAE’s Global Stage
Somaliland is stepping onto the international investment stage, as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” travels to Dubai
www.horndiplomat.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Somaliland is stepping onto the international investment stage, as President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi “Irro” travels to Dubai to highlight the country’s strategic Berbera Port and its potential as a gateway to East Africa. www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/from...
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Being anti vaccines for babies is one of the surest signs of a declining civilisation. There could be no clearer evidence on childhood vaccination saving lives and preserving health and yet we’re being distracted by debating this issue.
September 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Being anti vaccines for babies is one of the surest signs of a declining civilisation. There could be no clearer evidence on childhood vaccination saving lives and preserving health and yet we’re being distracted by debating this issue.
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BREAKING: President Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence.
Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence
President Donald Trump is using the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence.
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September 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BREAKING: President Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence.
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What "impact"?
September 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
What "impact"?