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DEMARTINO PUBLIC HOSPITAL: A Beacon of Healthcare Excellence

September 22, 2026 VSEO 1 min read

Explore the inspiring story behind De Martino Public Hospital and the monumental part it played in Somalia’s Covid-19 response in this publication by Dr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed, which highlights how the country’s main referral hospital handled more than 32,000 positive COVID cases during a time of strained capacity, lack of resources, and unique, unprecedented challenges. 

The publication showcases the hard work, resilience, and commitment of the hospital’s healthcare personnel, serving at high risk to their own health and even their parents and loved ones. It highlights the hospital’s response strategies, clinical governance, infection prevention methods, community participation, and innovations implemented to improve care. This publication delves into a remarkable example of healthcare services at their finest during a global pandemic.

Whether you are interested in hospital leadership, public health, emergency preparedness, healthcare management, or health-system resilience, this publication offers valuable insights into De Martino Hospital’s contribution during one of the most challenging periods in Somalia’s healthcare history. Read more. DEMARTINO PUBLIC HOSPITAL: A Beacon of Healthcare Excellence

Published by RIYAADA Institute for Leadership & Governance · ISNI 0000 0005 3005 9908 · Ringgold ID 847744
Journal ISSN 3136-1943 applies to RIYAADA’s serial scholarly publication, not to this web blog post.

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