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Programme updates, cluster meetings, clinic weeks, and community stories — organised so you can follow health, WASH, or protection without mixing them together.

News · 22 August 2026

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News · 18 August 2026

NASDO welcomes the launch of the Somalia Pandemic Fund Project 2026

NASDO welcomes and commends the official launch of the Somalia Pandemic Fund Project 2026, inaugurated in Mogadishu by the Federal Minister of Health and Human Services, H.E. Dr. Ali Haji Adam.

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News · 14 August 2026

NASDO participates in the National WASH Cluster monthly meeting

Nolol Awareness and Social Development Organization took part in the Somalia National WASH Cluster monthly meeting, held virtually on 10 August 2026.

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News · 14 August 2026

NASDO to launch a nutrition programme across key sites

NASDO will launch a nutrition programme across key sites in the regions where we work. The project is dedicated to fighting malnutrition, offering screening, and providing essential health and nutrition support to mothers and young children.

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News · 12 February 2026

NASDO joins a global webinar on preventing child wasting relapse

On 12 February 2026, NASDO Operations Director Abdulkadir Osman joined Session 3 of the global webinar series “Frontiers in the Management of Child Wasting,” convened by the International Rescue Committee with support from the Eleanor Crook Foundation.

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News · 12 February 2026

NASDO participates in the National Climate Outlook Forum — Gu 2026

NASDO Executive Director Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan took part in the National Climate Outlook Forum for the Gu 2026 season, inaugurated in Mogadishu.

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News · 22 August 2024

Africa Climate Change and Health Week 2024

On 23 August 2024 NASDO hosted a webinar during Africa Climate Change and Health Week, under the theme “Uniting for Sustainable Health in a Changing Climate.”

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News · 7 August 2024

NASDO supports breastfeeding awareness in Somalia

NASDO welcomed findings from a UNICEF Somalia U-Report survey during World Breastfeeding Week. The survey showed strong community understanding of breastfeeding and its importance for infant health.

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News · 7 August 2024

NASDO volunteers in Jowhar’s mass MUAC screening

NASDO volunteers played a central role in mass MUAC screening in Jowhar IDP camps from 4 to 12 June 2024. The aim was better nutrition coverage and earlier detection of malnutrition among children and mothers.

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News · 31 July 2024

Monthly nutrition coordination meeting in Mogadishu

On 31 July 2024 the Directorate of Health held its monthly nutrition coordination meeting in Mogadishu. Dr. Aweys Ahmed, Director of Planning and Policy, and Dr. Naciima Hussein, Head of Nutrition and Feeding, opened the session and thanked participating organisations.

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News · 31 July 2024

NASDO at a health system strengthening event in Mogadishu

NASDO participated in a health system strengthening event in Mogadishu focused on a five-year plan to strengthen Somalia’s health system for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.

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News · 31 July 2024

NASDO CEO meets IGAD leadership in Nairobi

Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan, CEO of NASDO, met Mohamed Abdi Ware, Deputy Executive Secretary of IGAD, former Special Envoy, and former President of Hirshabelle State, in Nairobi.

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News · 29 July 2024

Daily care continues at Gubadley MCH

The team at Gubadley MCH in Gubadley District, Mogadishu, continues daily clinical work with a focus on essential healthcare and community health education.

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News · 29 July 2024

OTP and clinic services completed at Neero MCH

NASDO’s team at Neero MCH, Abdiasis District, Mogadishu, completed weekly activities including Outpatient Therapeutic Programmes and essential healthcare.

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News · 26 July 2024

Weekly mother-and-child activities in Moyko, Jowhar

NASDO’s team in Moyko, Jowhar, completed weekly activities focused on mother and child health, health education, and promotion.

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News · 21 July 2024

Our commitment to excellence and community service

At NASDO we work with transparency, dedication, and collaboration. Offices in Mogadishu, Jowhar, Baidoa, and Beledweyne are busy hubs where teams pursue health, nutrition, WASH, and community development.

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News · 18 July 2024

NASDO’s commitment to health and nutrition in Somalia

NASDO is dedicated to transforming lives in vulnerable Somali communities. Teams distribute nutrition supplies at Moyko MCH in Jowhar and provide essential healthcare.

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News · 16 July 2024

Last Mile Solution monitoring training with UNICEF

NASDO participated in Last Mile Solution Monitoring Training organised by UNICEF. Local and national organisations came together to improve supply-chain management and prevent aid diversion.

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News · 15 July 2024

Humanitarian and nutrition support at Moyko MCH, Jowhar

NASDO continues humanitarian aid and nutrition support at Moyko MCH in Jowhar. Teams distribute nutrition supplies, offer healthcare, and stand with the local community through clinic and outreach work.

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News · 15 July 2024

UNICEF monitors Gubadley MCH managed by NASDO

NASDO manages Gubadley MCH and remains focused on services for the most vulnerable families in Mogadishu. UNICEF conducted monitoring and evaluation at the centre to assess nutrition and healthcare programmes.

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News · 12 July 2024

Essential nutrition services at Neero MCH, Banadir

NASDO provides essential nutrition services at Neero Maternal and Child Health centre in Banadir Region. The team works to combat malnutrition, promote healthy growth, and give mothers practical support they can use at home.

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News · 11 July 2024

Hygiene kits and health awareness after Gubadley floods

After devastating floods in Gubadley District, Mogadishu, NASDO moved quickly to support affected communities. Teams distributed hygiene kits and delivered health awareness so families could reduce disease risk while water receded.

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News · 10 July 2024

Medical staff lead an IYCF session for mothers

NASDO medical staff led an informative session on Infant and Young Child Feeding, giving mothers guidance on breastfeeding, complementary foods, and the health of their children. The work is supported through partnership with UNICEF Somalia and USAID Somalia.

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News · 7 July 2024

MUAC screening for a child at a NASDO MCH

A NASDO healthcare worker conducts MUAC screening at one of our Maternal and Child Health centres — a simple measurement that helps detect wasting early so a child can be referred into care.

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News · 7 July 2024

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse training

NASDO ran a comprehensive PSEA training programme to equip staff, volunteers, and partners to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse.

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News · 6 July 2024

Healthcare professionals provide community health awareness

NASDO healthcare professionals provide health awareness and education to families at Maternal and Child Health centres, so community members have knowledge and resources for a healthier life.

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News · 30 June 2024

Nutrition services for a mother and child at a NASDO MCH

NASDO medical staff delivered comprehensive nutrition services to a mother and her child at one of our Maternal and Child Health centres. The work is supported through partnership with UNICEF Somalia and USAID Somalia.

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News · 25 June 2024

Health education for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers at Neero MCH

NASDO medical staff at Neero MCH provided health education to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, promoting well-being for both mother and child.

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News · 24 June 2024

Essential care for a mother and child at a NASDO clinic

NASDO medical staff provided essential care to a mother and child at a Maternal and Child Health clinic, keeping health and follow-up within reach of the surrounding community.

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News · 10 June 2024

Meeting at the Italian Embassy on future collaboration

NASDO met the Italian Ambassador, Dacco Coppi, to discuss potential collaboration between the embassy and the organisation. We are grateful for the welcome and the conversation about how partnership could support communities in Somalia.

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News · 26 May 2024

Revitalizing Neero MCH for better health and brighter futures

NASDO’s commitment at Neero MCH is to keep the centre useful: a place where mothers and children can find nutrition care, check-ups, and staff who stay.

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News · 10 March 2024

NASDO joins the National TWG meeting on non-communicable diseases

NASDO participated in the National Technical Working Group meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases, held with the Federal Ministry of Health and international and local NGOs.

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News · 6 March 2024

Localization action plan workshop with Save the Children

NASDO joined several local NGOs in a workshop organised by Save the Children Somalia on a Localization Action Plan for the Nutrition, WASH, and Education clusters.

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News · 29 February 2024

National WASH Cluster meeting with UNICEF in Mogadishu

NASDO attended and contributed to the National WASH Cluster meeting organised by UNICEF in Mogadishu. The gathering brought WASH professionals from many organisations together to share challenges, coverage, and next-month plans.

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News · 13 February 2024

Vision and mission: equal access to a dignified life

NASDO envisions a world where every person, regardless of socio-economic background, has equal access to quality healthcare, NCD services, nutritious food, protection, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

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News · 25 January 2024

IYCF-E curriculum training with Save the Children

NASDO completed a five-day IYCF-E curriculum training organised by Save the Children Somalia. National and international facilitators trained programme staff from NGOs and government so infant feeding support continues during emergencies, not only in stable clinic settings.

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News · 14 January 2024

Banadir WASH cluster monthly meeting

NASDO participated in the monthly WASH cluster meeting of the Banadir Regional Administration. Agencies working on water, sanitation, and hygiene reviewed current issues, operational challenges, and plans for the month ahead.

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News · 27 November 2023

Door-to-door WASH awareness in Jowhar District

In Jowhar District, where families depend on water that can also carry disease after floods, NASDO teams went door to door. The work combined awareness with attention to immediate household concerns — a practical mix of prevention and presence.

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News · 19 November 2023

Jowhar teams link floods to waterborne disease risk

A NASDO team in Jowhar District, Hirshabelle, raised awareness not only about waterborne diseases but about the link between floods and the spread of those illnesses.

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News · 14 November 2023

Handwashing as daily disease prevention

NASDO highlighted the role of handwashing in disease prevention and urged the public to adopt it as a daily habit for a healthier community.

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News · 14 November 2023

Healthcare outreach in Baarey Village, Jowhar

NASDO healthcare professionals travelled to Baarey Village, Jowhar District, Hirshabelle, with essential medicines and healthcare services for families who cannot easily reach a clinic. The visit is part of a wider pattern of taking care to where people live.

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News · 14 November 2023

NASDO at World Diabetes Day in Mogadishu

NASDO CEO Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan joined fellow leaders at World Diabetes Mellitus Day, held at Jazeera Hotel in Mogadishu. The occasion brought policymakers and healthcare professionals together around prevention, treatment, and public awareness.

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News · 12 November 2023

Diabetes awareness training with FMOH at Benadir University

NASDO collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Health on a diabetes mellitus awareness training programme at Benadir University. The course is part of NASDO’s NCD work — prevention and knowledge, not only emergency nutrition.

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News · 12 November 2023

Medicines and care to the doorstep in Moyko Village

In Moyko Village, Jowhar District, NASDO healthcare professionals brought medicines and care to the doorsteps of vulnerable households, including during floods. The outreach is about health equity when roads and clinics are hard to reach.

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News · 11 November 2023

Clinic teams keep working through the rainy season in Moyko

During the rainy season and floods, NASDO medical professionals kept delivering medicines and healthcare to vulnerable communities in Moyko Village, Jowhar District.

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News · 19 October 2023

NASDO and Benadir University agree to train health students in the field

The rector of Benadir University, Prof. Dr. Mohamed M. Hassan (Biday), welcomed NASDO Executive Director Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan. Both leaders agreed to a cooperative working relationship between the university and the organisation.

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News · 11 September 2023

Health education for mothers at Neero MCH, Abdiaziz

A NASDO health worker delivered health education messages to mothers at Neero MCH in Abdiaziz District, Banadir Region.

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News · 9 September 2023

WASH kits for vulnerable households in Gubadley

NASDO provided essential WASH kits to vulnerable groups in Gubadley village, Banadir Region, as part of a wider effort to improve hygiene in underserved communities.

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News · 3 September 2023

Life-saving RUTF for a child in Moyko Village

A child in Jowhar District, Moyko Village, received ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) from a NASDO nurse — a core treatment for severe acute malnutrition that can be given at home under clinic follow-up.

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News · 21 August 2023

Treated mosquito nets and child checks in Baarey Village

NASDO health professionals in Baarey Village, Jowhar District, Hirshabelle, guided mothers, children, and other households in the proper use of treated mosquito nets to prevent disease.

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News · 19 August 2023

NASDO marks World Humanitarian Day

NASDO joined the world in honouring World Humanitarian Day on 19 August. The organisation used the day to underline collective action for the safety, dignity, and well-being of people affected by crisis.

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News · 17 August 2023

Awareness on health, education, and GBV across Mogadishu and Jowhar

A NASDO team worked through communities in Mogadishu, Jowhar District, and neighbouring villages with awareness on health, nutrition, education, and the urgent need to confront gender-based violence.

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News · 16 August 2023

MUAC screening and nutrition care in Baarey Village

NASDO staff in Baarey Village, Jowhar District, provided nutrition services alongside MUAC screenings for children. Careful measurement and follow-up help detect wasting early so a child can be referred into treatment.

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News · 12 August 2023

NASDO officials visit an orphanage centre in Mogadishu

NASDO officials visited an orphanage centre in Mogadishu. They spent time with the children, toured the facilities, and spoke with staff about ways the organisation could help.

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News · 10 August 2023

UNICEF-supported nutrition services in action

Supported by UNICEF Somalia, NASDO continued nutrition services aimed at the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

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News · 7 August 2023

Nutrition care for children and mothers at Neero MCH

NASDO nutrition staff delivered nutrition care to children under five and to pregnant and lactating women at Neero MCH, Abdiaziz District, Banadir Region.

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News · 6 August 2023

A NASDO nurse checks a child’s blood level at an MCH

At one of NASDO’s Maternal and Child Health centres, a nurse checked the blood level of a child under five. Simple clinical checks like this are part of everyday care for young patients from vulnerable households.

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News · 6 August 2023

Food support for marginalized households on the outskirts of Mogadishu

NASDO supplied food to vulnerable communities on the outskirts of Mogadishu, with a focus on marginalized groups, women, children, and older people.

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News · 6 August 2023

WASH supplies for Gubadley communities, with UNICEF

NASDO provided essential WASH supplies to vulnerable communities in Gubadley, Banadir Region, with support from UNICEF Somalia — a practical step toward safer hygiene in the district.

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