By Goth Mohamed Goth
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Somaliland’s Minister of Health Development, Hon. Hussein Bashir Hersi, held a high-level meeting with senior executives of Burjeel Holdings, the company tasked with constructing the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Referral Hospital in Burco, during an official working visit to the United Arab Emirates.
The meeting, convened in Abu Dhabi, centered on expediting the hospital’s construction, elevating the quality of care it will deliver, and ensuring the facility operates as a modern medical institution in line with international healthcare standards.
Minister Hersi was accompanied by Ms. Idil Ismail Muse, Director of the Planning and Policy Department at the Ministry of Health Development. Representing Burjeel Holdings were senior officials including Safeer Ahamed, Group Chief Operating Officer (COO); Hamad Al Hosni, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of International Partnerships; Dr. Mujtaba Ali Khan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Burjeel Medical City; Eng. Sobhith, Head of International Projects; and Eng. Jwana, Senior Director of International Healthcare Operations.
Discussions placed particular emphasis on accelerating construction, preparing high-quality medical services, and confirming the hospital’s capacity to offer care across a range of specialties. These services are expected to play a critical role in meeting the healthcare needs of residents in Burco and across Somaliland’s eastern regions.
Minister Hersi underscored the importance of aligning the hospital’s construction and development with the country’s healthcare priorities, while reinforcing cooperation between the Ministry and Burjeel Holdings. The partnership is seen as vital to expanding specialized medical services and strengthening the resilience of Somaliland’s health system.
The Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Referral Hospital in Burco stands among the flagship projects for developing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. Once operational, it is expected to play a pivotal role in expanding specialized medical services for communities in the Togdheer region and surrounding areas.
