The Al Shifa Clinic was established in the Yaqshit District of Somalia back in 2018, allowing the 150,000 inhabitants to gain access to medical services free of charge.

Prior to the establishment of this clinic, the people living there had to walk long distances to benefit from primary care services and medical treatment.

However, beneficiaries had pointed out the tremendous positive impact it has had on their lives and marking its contribution to the improvement of local health conditions.

Mrs. Maida Issa Kahwi, a mother of seven, said that she was not able to bear the costs of treatment and medicines. She is now delighted with the free health services she receives for her children from the clinic. 

The health care services and free medical treatment provided by the Al-Shifa clinic have contributed to enhancing healthcare services in the area and reducing morbidity and mortality rates among mothers and children under five years.

The 600sq m clinic consists of 11 rooms, a waiting area, an outpatient clinic, a maternity room, patient rooms, a pharmacy, a doctor’s room, and a laboratory. It provides health services, medical consultations, and free medicines to patients. The clinic receives daily more than 80 cases.  The clinic has benefited 36,000 patients since its inception until the mid-2020. 

Additionally, Qatar Charity implements various health and medical projects in Somalia, such as building clinics, organizing medical caravans for disaster relief, and providing first aid, giving priority to the neediest areas and people. 

Qatar Charity implements these health projects in coordination with the Somali Ministry of Health, Mogadishu University, and international organizations.

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