SOS Mother and Child Clinic Somalia

The healthcare system in Somalia remains fragmented, underfunded and poorly equipped to provide basic services. Only 19% of health facilities are fully functional. This severely restricts access to medical care.

The Mother and Child Clinic in Mogadishu provides access to healthcare for the poorest people in the region. In 2024, 350,000 treatments were carried out. These were carried out by an average of 321 SOS employees (doctors, nurses and carers). Mothers receive qualified pre- and post-natal care here, while sick and malnourished children receive medical care.

The range of services is broad and includes outpatient treatment, vaccinations for children under the age of five, check-ups for mothers and children, first aid measures, obstetrics (which can be very risky for some women due to circumcision), inpatient care, nutritional programs and therapeutic treatments. Some families with malnourished children receive long-term support for particularly nutritious child nutrition.

In the affiliated nursing school, young people have the opportunity to complete a sound education in the health sector and thus achieve a better standard of living. Around 300 students are currently enrolled at the nursing school and are being trained to become qualified midwives, nurses and carers.