Dr. Sumait Hospital is one of Mogadishu’s most prestigious hospitals. On January 3rd, the hospital, which has been serving the Somali people for three years, will mark its 3rd anniversary.

The hospital has had a very busy year, with a lot of success and delivering a much-needed service to the community. The hospital provided a wide range of services throughout that year and received numerous awards for its unwavering dedication to serving the community.

This week marks the hospital’s third anniversary, so here’s a roundup of the hospital’s significant accomplishments this year.

In addition to its regular operations, the Hospital undertook rare treatments and surgeries in 2021, and is notable for:

• 16 February 2021 – Dr. Adnan Khan of Dr. Sumait Hospitals performed successful eye surgery on a newborn baby.
• Dr-Najib Isse Dirie operated on a youngster with urine incontinence who was told by many hospitals in the country that he couldn’t be treated, but Dr. Sumait Hospital was able to get the treatment he needed.
• Last year, Dr. Awale Abdullahi, a surgeon from Dr. Sumait Hospitals, performed a unique procedure on a 62-year-old mother with a pancreas tumor, 75 Mom with a 30-year-old leg amputation, as well as a 1-year-old and 4-month-old kid who underwent surgery for a tumor known as MANJUMA, which usually affects the head, neck, chest, and liver.

Meanwhile, the hospital has been significantly involved in the prevention and treatment of Corona Virus infection (Covid-19) during the past year, teaching the public about the disease’s hazards and serving as a treatment facility for patients infected with the virus. In addition, the hospital has been one of the Covid-19 vaccine distribution centers.

In 2021, Dr. Sumait hospitals has brought a fully equipped Emergency Care Unit (ICU), as well as bottle care for premature newborns and those in critical condition. In addition, the hospital has hired specialists with substantial medical experience, including Dr. Ali Mohamed Hamoud, who specializes in ophthalmology and surgery.

In 2021, Dr. Sumait hospitals provided free eye surgery to the Somali community led by Dr. Mohamed Adan Khan, an experienced ophthalmologist who has worked in Somalia for some time. In addition, the hospital provided free treatment to IDP Camps, Nevertheless, Dr. Fartun Abdullahi Orey of Dr. Sumait hospitals also provided information about the importance of childhood immunizations during World Vaccination Week.

In 2021, Dr. Sumait Hospitals was involved in recruiting Somali youth, bringing in 17 graduates from Simad University’s Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, as well as nurses and laboratory experts.

In 2021, Dr. Sumait hospitals were recognized for their outstanding contribution to the fight against Covid-19 and received an appreciation certificate from the Director-General of the Ministry of Health, during the Mogadishu Medical Forum organized by the Directorate of Health and Human Services of Benadir Regional Administration. During the annual Somali Health Awards, the hospital was also named Best Hospital.

The hospital also received medical supplies and oxygen tanks from Safa Group and the Coalition of Presidential Candidates for Covid-19 treatment efforts. The health minister of the federal government of Somalia, Dr. Fawziyo Abiikar, also paid a visit to the hospital.