About SHF
The Somali Healthcare Federation (SHF) is the dedicated Voice of the Private Health Sector in Somalia. Founded in 2024, we are a registered, limited by guaranteed membership association that serves as the umbrella body for the nation’s non-state health sector stakeholders.
Our Mission is to unite all private health sector stakeholders for the purpose of advocating policy changes, improving health service delivery, and championing their interests through transformational advocacy and support.
Our Vision is to be the leading, representing, reference, advocacy & support body for the non-state health sector in Somalia.
Our Core Values
Our work is guided by the following principles
Professionalism & Integrity
Demonstrating competence, ethical conduct, respect, and accountability in all decisions and actions.
Transparency
Maintaining open and honest communication with all stakeholders.
Collaboration
Partnering with government agencies, NGOs, health professionals, and the community to maximize our impact.
Innovative & Focused Results
Continuously developing and implementing unique strategies to address complex challenges
Patient-Centered Service
Ensuring all members prioritize the needs of the patients at the center of healthcare delivery.
Excellence and Quality
Encouraging members to surpass standards of expectation in delivering quality healthcare.
Leadership
Guiding the Federation with strong, committed leadership.
What We Do
The SHF plays a pivotal role in shaping policy, fostering partnerships, and driving innovations.
Representation
We champion the interests of our members in local, regional, and international forums, ensuring the private sector has a unified voice.
Lobbying and Advocacy
We actively engage in lobbying for policy reviews and changes that eliminate barriers and ensure equal opportunities.
Capacity Building
We prioritize the training and capacity building of private health sector actors, co-designing programs tailored to their specific needs.
Standards and Regulation
We focus on the installation of standards in healthcare and promoting a competitive and robust self-regulating private health sector.
Multisector Collaboration
We foster collaboration between the private and public health sectors to facilitate the exchange of ideas, resources, and expertise.
Featured Programs
Promoting Public-Private Partnerships
Health Sector Standards and Quality Initiative
