The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, officially reopened the Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu on Wednesday, after it underwent a major renovation funded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The hospital, which was established in 2015 by the UAE as part of its reconstruction and development project in Somalia, provides free medical services to the Somali people, especially the poor and displaced. It has four operation theatres and 11 wards for various medical specialties, and is staffed by Emirati and Somali doctors.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the UAE government and its leadership for their continuous support and assistance to Somalia in various fields, including health, education, economy, and security. He also praised the hospital’s role in alleviating the suffering of the Somali people and enhancing their well-being.
The UAE Ambassador to Somalia, Mohammed Ahmed Al Othman, who accompanied the Prime Minister during his visit, said that the UAE is committed to strengthening its bilateral relations with Somalia and supporting its stability and development. He added that the Sheikh Zayed Hospital is a symbol of the UAE’s humanitarian and fraternal gesture towards the Somali people.
