MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Governor of Benadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Mungaab), conducted a compassionate visit to the Erdoğan Hospital (Ex-Digfeer) today to check on the condition of a family devastated by a recent residential fire. The victims were injured when a blaze engulfed a multi-story building in the Howlwadaag District earlier this month.
The tragic incident, which occurred on the 3rd of this month, resulted in the death of one young girl and left eleven others with injuries ranging from moderate to severe. Medical personnel at the facility confirmed that several of the survivors remain in critical condition, requiring constant monitoring and specialized care.
During the visit, Governor Mungaab held a briefing with the hospital administration and the team of doctors treating the patients. He received a detailed update on the clinical status of each family member and discussed the necessary steps for their rehabilitation. The Mayor expressed his deep sympathy for the family’s loss and pain, assuring them that the local government stands with them during this difficult period.
The Benadir Regional Administration has committed to providing comprehensive medical aid and social support to the victims. Furthermore, the Mayor announced that arrangements are being made to transfer the most critically injured patients abroad to receive advanced medical treatment unavailable locally. He emphasized that the administration will continue to closely monitor the situation until the family recovers.
The Mayor was accompanied on this visit by the Deputy Minister of Communications and Technology, Mr. Hussein Ahmed Ulusow, along with other regional officials who joined in offering comfort and support to the grieving family.
