Hormuud Salaam Foundation Concludes Life-Changing Pediatric Surgery Campaign for Somali Children

Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has successfully concluded the first phase of a specialized pediatric surgery campaign that provided life-changing medical support to Somali children suffering from urological disorders, congenital abnormalities of the reproductive system, and other complex developmental conditions.

The week-long initiative was conducted at Siman Hospital in Mogadishu from June 7 to June 13, 2026. Sponsored by Hormuud Salaam Foundation, the campaign aimed to bring advanced pediatric surgical care closer to families who often face significant financial and logistical challenges in accessing specialized treatment. All services provided under the program were offered free of charge to eligible patients.

The initiative was launched in response to the urgent need for specialized pediatric surgical services in Somalia, particularly in pediatric urology and genital surgery. These services remain limited in the country, forcing many families to seek treatment abroad. For vulnerable families, overseas medical care often comes with overwhelming costs, including travel, accommodation, medical examinations, surgery, and post-operative care.

To support the campaign, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation, together with Ms. Edna Moalim Abdirahman, a Somali humanitarian based in Milan, Italy, facilitated the arrival of three Italian medical specialists from the Pediatric Surgery Department of Niguarda Hospital in Milan.