Dr Abdirahim Mohamed Ali, the Founder and CEO of Oasis Cancer Hospital in Mogadishu.
Somalia has stepped up the fight against cancer, with the Oasis Cancer Hospital in Mogadishu extending its Cancer Awareness program in Mogadishu.
The event was graced by leaders, doctors, experts with in-depth knowledge of cancer, and other organisations that provide humanitarian assistance in Somalia.
The program focused on discussing the signs, causes, and preventive measures of cancer, aiming to provide the Somali community with a comprehensive understanding of this dangerous disease.
It featured a panel discussion with experts well-versed in cancer and its societal impacts. This discussion centred on understanding the disease, the challenges related to its detection and treatment, and the steps that can be taken to reduce its risk to the community.
Cancer diagnosis
Other topics discussed by the experts included the role of pathology in cancer diagnosis and its impact on management, as well as the crucial role of internal rţedicine in early diagnosis.
Oasis Cancer Hospital, which facilitated, funded and played a significant role in organising the event, is a new hospital designed to assist the Somali community in raising awareness, understanding, and addressing cancer.
Although it is not yet fully operational, it is equipped with the latest technology to prepare for its opening.
Dr Abdirahim Mohamed Ali, the founder and Chief Executive of Oasis Cancer Hospital, shared the motivations that led him to return from London, UK, to establish this hospital.
“I was driven to open this hospital when I saw the alarming number of Somalis affected by this disease. One of the painful aspects is that most of these individuals seek health care only after the disease has reached a very advanced stage, which reduces their chances of recovery. We opened this hospital to help mitigate these challenges if it cannot completely resolve them.”
