Weekly Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Meeting

Somali Regional Health Bureau (SRHB) — December 22, 2025

Director of Emergency Management

Mr. Abubakar Sh Aden Ismail, Director of Public Health Emergency Management, chairing the weekly EOC meeting at the Somali Regional Health Bureau.

Mr. Abubakar Sh Aden Ismail during the EOC meeting
Mr. Abubakar Sh Aden Ismail leading the Emergency Operations Center meeting focused on disease surveillance and coordination.

Meeting Participants

Technical experts, coordinators, and partner representatives attending the weekly Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting at the Somali Regional Health Bureau.

Participants attending the EOC meeting at Somali Regional Health Bureau
Participants reviewing disease surveillance, immunization campaigns, and nutrition priorities during the weekly EOC session.

Meeting Overview

The weekly Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting was held this morning at the Somali Regional Health Bureau conference hall. The session was chaired by Mr. Abubakar Sh Aden Ismail, Director of the Public Health Emergency Management, and attended by bureau directors, coordinators, technical experts, and representatives from partner organizations.

Agenda and Discussions

The meeting began with a review of decisions made during the previous week, followed by a presentation of last week’s performance report. Key topics discussed included:

  • Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): Updates on preparedness and monitoring of the new outbreak.
  • Polio Vaccination Campaign: Review of the fourth round of the campaign.
  • Malaria: Current situation and mortality reporting.
  • Routine Immunization (EPI): Service delivery and coverage updates.
  • Nutrition: Ongoing challenges and interventions.

Decisions and Action Points

The meeting concluded with agreed actions for the coming week, including:

  • Malaria: Hospitals and health centers must raise awareness and ensure proper documentation of malaria-related deaths, if any occur.
  • Polio Vaccination Campaign: Follow-up is required for households missed in Daroor district, Jarar zone. All vials used during the fourth round must be collected and accounted for.

Key message: The weekly EOC meeting reinforces the importance of coordinated action in tackling emerging diseases, sustaining immunization services, and addressing nutrition challenges across the Somali Region.