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Somalia 2035Building Somalia's health workforce
Every region needs nurses, midwives, laboratory scientists and doctors.
The challenge
Somalia has far fewer health workers per person than the World Health Organization recommends, and most of them work in cities. Maternal and child health, nutrition and infectious diseases remain national priorities.
How Plasma contributes
Laboratory science
Accurate diagnosis for hospitals and health centres.
Public health
Prevention, vaccination and health promotion.
Regional training
Students trained in the regions tend to stay and serve there.
Health research
Data on the health problems of Somali communities.
Digital health
Using technology and AI to support health workers.
Become a health professional
Join the Faculty of Health Sciences.
