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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Subject Matter Experts
Jibril Handuleh
Djibril Moussa, an academic psychiatrist, specializes in mental health systems and conflict research in Somaliland.
Mariam Dahir
Mariam Dahir is an MD focusing on women's health in conflict zones.
Abdirahman Suleiman
Abdirahman is a public health practitioner specialized in health systems, health policy and disease control
Abdifatah Abdi
Abdifatah Abdi Muse is a MEAL expert skilled in data analytics and AI.
Ayan Harare
Ayan Harare is a climate adaptation advisor focused on disaster risk reduction and climate justice advocacy.
Abdifatah Ahmed
Experienced Global Health and health systems specialist with 12+ years in humanitarian project design, management, and evaluation.
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.
Mohamed Maigag
A medical doctor, specialized in anesthesia and critical care. Head of Anesthesia - Hargeisa Group Hospital & The chairperson Somaliland Anesthesia Network.
Kawsar Muse
kawsar Muse is a Health Communication Specialist and Digital Health Expert.
Advisory Board
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
Healthcare Professional Development Program
Objective: Enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare providers.
Community Health Outreach Program
Objective: Improve community health awareness and preventive care practices.
Patient Advocacy and Support Program
Objective: Amplify patient voices and ensure their rights are upheld.
Policy Development and Integration Program
Objective: Support the creation and integration of effective healthcare policies.
Upcoming Events
Publications
Diffusion of e-health innovations in ‘post-conflict’settings: a qualitative study on the personal experiences of health workers
More InfoPrioritization in Somali health system strengthening: a qualitative study
More InfoAfrican Medicines Agency: How it will change the landscape of medicines in Africa
More infoSARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism aftersurgery: an international prospective cohort study
More InfoIntroducing evidence based public health practice through a journal club for public health officers in Somaliland
More InfoThe 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
More infoTeaching psychiatry in a low-income country during the COVID-19 pandemic: A hybrid collaborative psychiatry course
More InfoOutcomes after surgery for children in Africa (ASOS-Paeds): a 14-day prospective observational cohort study
More infoCOVID-19 and its prevention in internally displaced person (IDP) camps in Somalia: impact on livelihood, food security and mental health
More InfoUndergraduate Surgical Education: a Global Perspective
More InfoSustainable Targeted Intervention Models for Stepwise Capacity Development in Surgical Service Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Map of the Literature
More InfoWelcome 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
Meet our Trustees
Friebel Rocco
A health policy expert specializing in economics, regulation, and system strengthening, leading global research and assistant professor at London School of Economics.
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
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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