Amatarahman Isse is a seasoned public health professional with over a decade of experience in Somalia’s health sector. She plays a key role in the national TB program, with expertise in health systems, policy, program management, and digital health. Amatarahman has contributed to major national strategies and, with strong institutional support and a deep commitment to innovation and equity, continues to drive progress in TB care and prevention in Somalia.
Three-quarters of DS-TB patients (736 of 961) experienced significant diagnostic delays. These delays were driven by poverty, undernutrition, displacement, low awareness of free TB services, and reliance on informal providers. The National TB program together with its stakeholders have begun mitigation measures by developing policy documents e.g. MAF and PPM policy to better guide TB control activities and improve health literacy in the country. These actions are essential to reduce delays and achieve equitable, timely TB care in fragile settings like Somalia
Source: Conference 2024