Somalia's Hudur Hospital gets a solar-powered upgrade

6 March 2025 – With support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, WHO has collaborated with the Federal and State Ministries of Health in Somalia to transform Hudur Hospital into a resilient, up-to-date facility powered by a solar energy system, which can provide quality, reliable health services to those in need.

In the new, purpose-built hospital, the local community can receive the services they need. Photo credit: WHO SomaliaIn the new, purpose-built hospital, the local community can receive the services they need. Photo credit: WHO Somalia  

The crumbling old outpatient unit was unsafe for patients and staff. Photo credit: MoH Southwest State, SomaliaThe crumbling old outpatient unit was unsafe for patients and staff. Photo credit: MoH Southwest State, Somalia

A new, expanded outpatient unit has been built and equipped. Photo credit: MoH Southwest State, SomaliaA new, expanded outpatient unit has been built and equipped. Photo credit: MoH Southwest State, Somalia

The expanded, well-equipped laboratory has improved diagnostics and patient care. Photo credit: MoH Southwest State, SomaliaThe expanded, well-equipped laboratory has improved diagnostics and patient care. Photo credit: MoH Southwest State, Somalia