SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY

Shared responsibility. Stronger health protection.

SHIA is developing a public social health insurance system for Somalia, bringing resources together to improve access to essential care and protect families from financial hardship.

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SHIA public-health professional meeting with community members

ABOUT SHIA

The Social Health Insurance Authority brings solidarity, accountable financing and public service together. We are building the arrangements needed to share health risks, purchase quality services and extend financial protection through a practical, phased approach.

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OUR PROGRESS

Preparing the foundations for lasting health protection

SHIA’s development is deliberate and phased, with a focus on strong institutions before scale.

01

Foundation

Governance and institutional readiness

Developing the governance arrangements, policies and operating procedures needed for accountable social health insurance.

02

Engagement

Public dialogue and provider engagement

Bringing government institutions, communities, employers and healthcare providers into the design of a responsive system.

03

Readiness

Systems and phased implementation

Preparing registration, financing, purchasing and information systems to support rollout as approvals and operational readiness allow.

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Updates from the Authority

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