Access to good quality healthcare is crucial to the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities. In Somalia, a country that has been ravaged by years of civil war, instability, and political unrest, access to quality healthcare has been a challenge for many. The establishment of Caafinet Enterprise in 2017 will bring renewed hope to the healthcare sector in Somalia.

Caafinet Enterprise, a healthcare-focused enterprise that will operate in Somalia, is committed to providing support to private medical hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies that are owned or operated by qualified medical doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. The enterprise’s primary objective will be to work collaboratively with for-profit health facilities, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate better health outcomes for the people of Somalia with reduced morbidity and mortality.

The need for good quality health care in Somalia cannot be overemphasized. Somalia has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with an estimated 1,044 deaths per 100,000 live births. The infant mortality rate in Somalia is also very high, with an estimated 69 deaths per 1,000 live births. These statistics are alarming and highlight the urgent need for improved health care services in the country.

The establishment of Caafinet Enterprise will bring a new ray of hope to the healthcare sector in Somalia. By partnering with private healthcare facilities, doctors, and other healthcare professionals, Caafinet Enterprise will contribute to the growth of the private healthcare sector in the country. Private healthcare facilities are better equipped to provide quality healthcare services because they have access to better equipment, supplies, and infrastructure.

Caafinet Enterprise’s partnerships with organizations such as the Private Sector Partnership in Health (PSPH) Project, which will be funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and engage with the World Bank, will be crucial to its success. These partnerships will enable Caafinet Enterprise to leverage resources, expertise, and networks to improve healthcare delivery in Somalia and enhance the country’s healthcare system’s overall efficiency.

The private sector will have a critical role to play in improving the quality of healthcare services in Somalia. By supporting private healthcare facilities owned or operated by qualified medical personnel, Caafinet Enterprise will contribute to the growth of the private healthcare sector in Somalia and improve the overall quality of healthcare services in the country. Caafinet Enterprise’s efforts are commendable, and it is hoped that other organizations will follow its lead and contribute to improving the healthcare sector in Somalia.