Improving Community Health, One Step at a Time

Suuban is dedicated to improving health systems by addressing the unique needs of each community. building stronger, more resilient health systems, thereby empowering individuals and communities to achieve better health outcomes.

Somali Red Crescent Society

About us

The Suuban Center for Health System Strengthening (CSSS) is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare access and quality in underserved regions globally. Established with a mission to promote equitable healthcare, CSSS collaborates with healthcare institutions, governments, and local communities to strengthen health systems through capacity-building initiatives, evidence-based practices, and advocacy efforts.

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Vision Statement

We envision a future where patient rights are upheld, voices are heard, and every individual has access to safe, timely, and equitable healthcare, empowering communities to lead healthier lives.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen healthcare systems globally by amplifying patient voices, advocating for patient rights, and engaging in community education initiatives. We collaborate with healthcare institutions, governments, and local communities to enhance healthcare capacity, promote evidence-based practices, and ensure that healthcare policies prioritize patient-centered care and equitable access. We empower communities through education and awareness, enabling individuals to make informed healthcare decisions and actively participate in improving their health outcomes.

Strategic Priorities

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Education and Capacity Building of Healthcare Professionals

Conducting training programs and workshops for healthcare providers.
Enhancing skills in healthcare techniques and patient-centered care.
Strengthening the capacity of the healthcare workforce to improve healthcare outcomes.

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Policy Development and Support

Policy Development and Support

Collaborating with the Ministry of Health to develop the National Surgical Obstetrics and Anesthesia Policy (NSOAP).
Assisting in integrating policies into national health system strategic plans.
Aligning healthcare priorities with the national health vision of Somaliland.

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Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Evaluating Development and Humanitarian Projects, including conducting fieldwork in challenging environments such as refugee settings and interviewing key stakeholders.

Conducting research studies to generate evidence-based data on healthcare practices and outcomes.
Identifying areas for improvement in healthcare techniques, patient outcomes, and healthcare delivery.

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Community Health Education and Awareness:

Implementing community outreach programs and workshops.
Providing information on preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyles.
Empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions.

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Advocacy for Patient Rights and Voices

Championing policies that prioritize patient-centered care.
Advocating for equitable access to quality healthcare services.
Amplifying patient voices in healthcare decision-making processes.

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Abdifatah Abdi

Abdifatah Abdi Muse is a MEAL expert skilled in data analytics and AI.

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Ayan Harare

Ayan Harare is a climate adaptation advisor focused on disaster risk reduction and climate justice advocacy.

Abdifatah Ahmed

Abdifatah Ahmed

Experienced Global Health and health systems specialist with 12+ years in humanitarian project design, management, and evaluation.

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Rahma Isse

a Medical Doctor, specializes in Community Health in Complex Settings, focusing on improving health outcomes in underserved or unstable environments like conflict zones, refugee camps, and impoverished areas. 

Advisory Board

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Roble Muse

Roble Muse is a development and humanitarian expert, Researcher - Climate Change Resilience. currently pursuing a Ph.D. focused on "Pastoralism Development Amid Climate Change: Market-Based & Economic Pathways." 

Programs

Training of Anesthesia Providers

Healthcare Professional Development Program

Objective: Enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare providers.

Regular training workshops on advanced medical techniques. Certification courses in patient-centered care. Continuing education seminars and webinars. Mentorship and fellowship programs for young healthcare professionals.
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Community Health Outreach Program

Objective: Improve community health awareness and preventive care practices.

Mobile health clinics offering free health screenings and consultations. Community workshops on preventive healthcare and healthy living. Distribution of educational materials on disease prevention. Health fairs and wellness events in underserved areas.
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Patient Advocacy and Support Program

Objective: Amplify patient voices and ensure their rights are upheld.

Establishing patient advocacy groups. Organizing patient forums and feedback sessions. Legal support and counseling for patients facing healthcare access issues. Awareness campaigns on patient rights and responsibilities.
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Policy Development and Integration Program

Objective: Support the creation and integration of effective healthcare policies.

Collaborating with government bodies to develop healthcare policies. Providing technical assistance for policy implementation. Hosting policy dialogue sessions with stakeholders. Monitoring and evaluating the impact of healthcare policies.

Upcoming Events

Publications

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Diffusion of e-health innovations in ‘post-conflict’settings: a qualitative study on the personal experiences of health workers

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Prioritization in Somali health system strengthening: a qualitative study

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medicines

African Medicines Agency: How it will change the landscape of medicines in Africa

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SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism aftersurgery: an international prospective cohort study

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Introducing evidence based public health practice through a journal club for public health officers in Somaliland

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The impact of socio-economic factors on parental non-adherence to the Ponseti protocol for clubfoot treatment in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

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Teaching psychiatry in a low-income country during the COVID-19 pandemic: A hybrid collaborative psychiatry course

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Outcomes after surgery for children in Africa (ASOS-Paeds): a 14-day prospective observational cohort study

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Mogadishu

COVID-19 and its prevention in internally displaced person (IDP) camps in Somalia: impact on livelihood, food security and mental health

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Undergraduate Surgical Education: a Global Perspective

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Sustainable Targeted Intervention Models for Stepwise Capacity Development in Surgical Service Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Map of the Literature

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Welcome to Suuban Center for Health System Strengthening 

Welcome to Suuban! We're dedicated to improving healthcare access globally. At Suuban, We work with healthcare providers, governments, and communities to enhance healthcare systems through education, advocacy, research, and community outreach. Together, we aim to ensure everyone receives quality, patient-centered care. Explore our site to learn more about our mission and impact.

Hassan Ali Doaud 
Executive Director
Suuban Center for Health System Strengthening

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Meet our Trustees

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Friebel Rocco

A health policy expert specializing in economics, regulation, and system strengthening, leading global research and assistant professor at London School of Economics.

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Salome Maswime

Professor and Head of Global Surgery at UCT, OBGYN, Chair of University of the Future and Health Systems Trust Board, VP of Women in Global Health SA, and Global Council member at LifeBox.

Kishore Iyer

Kishore Iyer

a Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Global Health at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai. He directs Intestinal Rehabilitation & Transplant and the Transplant Surgery Fellowship Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York.

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