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Peer-reviewed research, clinical reflections and community stories from the SAPS network.

Outcomes of Anorectal Malformation Repair in Low-Resource Settings
Featured · Research

Outcomes of Anorectal Malformation Repair
in Low-Resource Settings

A multi-center retrospective review across Somali tertiary centers from 2019–2024, benchmarking outcomes against international cohorts.

Dr. Amina HassanApr 12, 20268 min read
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Building a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship in Somalia
EducationMar 02, 2026

Building a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship in Somalia

Curriculum design, partnerships and lessons learned from launching the country's first two fellowship cohorts.

Prof. Yusuf AliRead more
Why Surgical Care Belongs in Universal Health Coverage
AdvocacyFeb 18, 2026

Why Surgical Care Belongs in Universal Health Coverage

The case for embedding pediatric surgery in national health priorities and donor portfolios.

Dr. Fatima OmarRead more
Damage Control in Pediatric Trauma: A Practical Framework
ClinicalJan 30, 2026

Damage Control in Pediatric Trauma: A Practical Framework

Field-tested algorithms adapted to resource-limited emergency departments across the Horn of Africa.

Dr. Mohamed IqbalRead more
Burns Care Outcomes Across Three Somali Centers
ResearchJan 09, 2026

Burns Care Outcomes Across Three Somali Centers

An audit of acute and reconstructive pathways with comparison against international benchmarks.

Dr. Hodan WarsameRead more
After the Camp: Following Up Children at One Year
CommunityDec 14, 2025

After the Camp: Following Up Children at One Year

Lessons from sustained post-operative engagement with families in remote Somali regions.

Nurse Halima AbdiRead more
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