Somalia Steps Up National Preparedness to Prevent Potential Ebola Outbreak
Somalia Ministry of Health Strengthens Preparedness Against Ebola Virus Mogadishu – June 6, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Health continues to strengthen its preventive measures and enhance national preparedness to respond to any potential risk of Ebola virus transmission, through a series of proactive actions focused on surveillance, coordination, and public awareness. The measures include reinforcing health screening at all points of entry into the country, updating passenger health declaration forms, and improving laboratory capacity for early detection of suspected cases. The ministry is also prioritizing infection prevention and control (IPC) measures across healthcare facilities to reduce any risk of spread. As part of emergency preparedness efforts, the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) is coordinating responses among relevant health institutions. A recent ministerial meeting held at the PHEOC, under the National Institute of Health (NIH), reviewed ...
