The Director General of the Ministry of Health Development of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, led a high-level delegation to the Africa–Asia Pacific Health Innovation and Global Partnership Summit in Taipei, reaffirming Somaliland’s commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation, technology, and international collaboration.
The prestigious summit brought together health ministers, senior government officials, international experts, and development partners from across Africa and Asia to discuss strategies for strengthening global health cooperation, accelerating healthcare innovation, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to improve the quality and accessibility of health services.
During the summit, Dr. Jama and his delegation held a series of productive bilateral meetings with senior officials from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and representatives from participating countries. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in healthcare service delivery, capacity building for health professionals, and the provision of modern medical equipment to support Somaliland’s evolving healthcare system.
Addressing delegates at the summit, Dr. Jama presented an overview of the significant progress achieved in Somaliland’s health sector while outlining the country’s remaining healthcare challenges and strategic priorities. He emphasized the importance of building sustainable international partnerships founded on knowledge exchange, innovation, and shared expertise to strengthen national health systems.
“The future of healthcare depends on strong partnerships, innovation, and the effective use of modern technology,” Dr. Jama noted, underscoring Somaliland’s determination to modernize its healthcare services and improve health outcomes for its citizens.
The delegation’s meetings with Taiwan’s Ministry of Health further strengthened the growing partnership and longstanding friendship between the Republic of Somaliland and Taiwan. Both sides explored opportunities for deeper collaboration in healthcare innovation, professional training, medical technology, and the implementation of development projects aimed at enhancing healthcare services.
Dr. Jama stated that Somaliland’s participation in the summit reflects the Ministry of Health Development’s unwavering commitment to transforming the country’s healthcare system through innovation, digital health solutions, and meaningful international cooperation.
The summit concluded with renewed commitments among participating countries to foster cross-regional partnerships that promote resilient, equitable, and innovative healthcare systems capable of meeting the evolving health needs of their populations.