By Goth Mohamed Goth
Hargeisa – Somaliland’s Deputy Health Minister Samsam Salah has issued a stern warning about dangerous food and pharmaceutical imports, stating they are contributing to increased cancer rates and other health crises in the country.
Speaking to reporters, the Deputy Minister made an impassioned appeal:
“I call on all importers of food and medicines to consider their moral responsibility. These substandard products must stop entering our markets immediately.”
Minister Samsam revealed troubling findings:
“We’re seeing children dying from preventable causes – deaths directly tied to contaminated foods and ineffective medicines. My ministry is working around the clock to identify and stop these dangerous imports.”
The official singled out imported medicines as particularly problematic:
“The majority of our pharmaceutical-related health emergencies originate from poor quality imported drugs. Equally concerning is the deteriorating quality of our food supply.”
The statement comes as Somaliland faces growing public health challenges, with cancer rates and other illnesses showing marked increases in recent years. Health authorities indicate they are strengthening import controls and working with customs officials to intercept substandard goods.
