The Somali Red Crescent volunteers are currently conducting community awareness campaigns and implementing preventive measures. The contaminated #floodwaters pose severe threats including waterborne diseases, skin infections, respiratory problems, and vector-borne illnesses. The

#SRCS (#BishaCas) Radar clinic in #Mogadishu. In 2024, nearly 600 mothers safely delivered their babies there. The 79 clinics of the Red Crescent are vital in providing health care to the most vulnerable across #Somalia.

Ongoing ICRC distribution of 2,100 hygiene kits (buckets, jugs, sanitary pads & soap) to IDP camps in Kismayo amid cholera/watery diarrhoea outbreak. #SRCS (#BishaCas) on site promoting hygiene. Plus, 600 kits delivered Kismayo General Hospital for patients receiving treatment.

Before/after images of rainwater catchments built by ICRC last November in Waamo & Maandeeq in Afmadow. Now full of water. Built using lining to reduce infiltration and improve quality of water. Benefitting 4'000 families and their animals. Sustainable humanitarian action!

📍 Gaza | We are devastated by the death of two dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal. Today, once again, we reiterate our urgent call for the respect and protection of civilians in Gaza. Our profound condolences go out to their family, friends, and colleagues.

FM H.E. Abdisalam Ali received Mr. Antoine Grand Antoine Grand Head of ICRC Somalia , for a courtesy visit in #Mogadishu. The meeting focused on strengthening humanitarian cooperation and expanding ICRC’s equitable service delivery across #Somalia. Both sides reaffirmed their

Very pleased to have visited again, this week, Madina Hospital of #Mogadishu, the main trauma centre of the capital, supported by ICRC for the past 25 years. Saw the newly ICRC-built pharmacy, laboratory and solar panels, which should reduce the costly electricity bill by 70%!

A high number of dead and injured patients were received by the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah this morning. This is indicative of the increasing danger to civilians in Gaza, and the challenges each day brings for them.

Waxaan idinkugu hambalyeynayaa munaasabadda Ciidda. Wishing ICRC colleagues, #SRCS/#BishaCas friends, partners/supporters and the communities we serve all across #Somalia a blessed and joyous Eid-ul-Adha. #EidulAdha2025 #EidMubarak

Release of prisoners, medical evacuations, family reunifications, assistance to populations across frontlines. Across the world, and in #Somalia since 1977, we ICRC offer our services as a neutral intermediary, in discretion and thanks to the trust of all parties.

We recently supported the large-scale return of fallen soldiers’ remains between Russia and Ukraine, following an agreement between the parties to the conflict. This step is vital for families seeking answers about their loved ones. Read more 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6010SttI2

We have delivered 44'000 sandbags to riverine areas in Jowhar & Mahaday to help reinforce riverbanks following flooding along the Shabelle River. More than 72'000 people stand to benefit. ICRC Africa #SRCS (#BishaCas) #RCRCMovement

The Somali Red Crescent Society (#SRCS) Mogadishu branch has successfully completed the distribution of essential hygiene kits to 1,500 displaced families from the Lower and Middle Shabelle regions. The distribution, which took place in Deynile district, included pre-distribution

The Physical Rehabilitation Program (#PRP) Coordination Meeting concluded in Hargeisa on 18 June 2025 after two days of strategic discussions. Key stakeholders in attendance included SRCS leadership, Directors from all three Centres, and representatives from #ICRC, #IFRC, and

Farhiyo Hassan, mother to 21-month-old Nimco, is among hundreds of Somali mothers seeking treatment for their malnourished children at the stabilization center of Kismayo, supported by ICRC. Read more here: blogs.icrc.org/somalia/2025/0…

Today in Burao Branch, Somaliland, I met #BishaCas volunteers who’ve continued to support their communities — despite harsh conditions, limited equipment, and growing needs. Their dedication is inspiring. From peer learning to using digital tools, they’re adapting fast. But they

On June 24th 1859, Henry Dunant saw the horrors of the Battle of Solferino. This inspired him to propose a treaty for armies to care for wounded soldiers & create national societies to support military medical services. In 1863, he co-founded the Int. Committee of the Red Cross

Our network of 12 ICRC offices and other permanent presence in a total of 19 locations across #Somalia. In support of, and as close as possible to, the populations affected by conflict.