Somali Regional Health Bureau – Weekly EOC Meeting Update

Malaria EQA: Continued focus on concordance improvements and feedback to facilities.
Training: Targeted refreshers planned for

Date: December 15, 2025 | Venue: Conference Hall, Somali Regional Health Bureau (SRHB)

Deputy Bureau Head Mrs Haawo Suleiman chairing the weekly EOC meeting — Deputy Bureau Head **Mrs Haawo Suleiman** chairing the Somali Regional Health Bureau weekly EOC meeting.

Participants attending the weekly EOC meeting at the Somali Regional Health Bureau — Participants including directors, coordinators, technical experts, and partner representatives attending the weekly EOC meeting at SRHB.

Meeting overview

The weekly session of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was convened this morning at the Somali Regional Health Bureau conference hall. The meeting opened with a review of last week’s decisions, followed by presentations on the previous week’s performance.

Key discussion points

Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): Updates on the newly emerging outbreak and ongoing monitoring measures.
Polio Vaccination Campaign: Report on the 4th round of the polio immunization efforts.
Malaria Situation: Review of malaria trends and challenges in the region.
Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI): Updates on vaccination services.
Nutrition: Assessment of malnutrition and drought-related impacts.

Decisions and action points

Malaria – Faafan Zone: Conduct detailed assessment to identify hotspots and operational barriers; prioritize targeted interventions.
Polio – 4th round: Strengthen cross‑border coordination and ensure vaccination coverage for children living in border areas.