Building a Hepatitis-Free Somalia through awareness, vaccination, screening, and care.
Somalia’s Voice Against Hepatitis
Building a Hepatitis-Free Somalia
SomHepatitis is a Somali nonprofit working to eliminate hepatitis and liver disease through awareness, prevention, vaccination access, early diagnosis, patient support, and research.
- Somalia’s Voice Against Hepatitis
- Awareness
- Vaccination
- Screening
- Support
Public Health Nonprofit
Hope, prevention, and liver health for every Somali family.
A modern health platform designed around education, vaccination, patient support, campaigns, and evidence-based advocacy.
Vaccination
Protecting families
Research & Policy
Shaping national action
Patient Support
Guidance and hope
12+
Years of advocacy
Who We Are
Building a hepatitis-free Somalia through awareness, prevention, care, and research
Somali Hepatitis Trust is a non-profit organization working to eliminate hepatitis and liver disease in Somalia. Our mission emphasizes awareness, vaccination access, early diagnosis, patient support, stronger partnerships, and a sustainable response that protects future generations.
- Reduce stigma and improve treatment options
- Protect mothers, newborns, and adults at risk
- Empower communities with life-saving knowledge
- Support a healthier Somalia with dignity and hope
Our Mission
To fight the spread and impact of hepatitis in Somalia by raising awareness, expanding vaccination access, and promoting early diagnosis.
Our Vision
A Somalia where hepatitis is no longer a threat to families, communities, or the nation’s future.
Tribute from the Founders of the Somali Hepatitis Trust (SHT)
Prof. Dufle
Prof. Khalif Bile
Honoring two distinguished leaders of viral hepatitis work in Somalia
This featured tribute section gives both honorees a dignified, prominent position on the website between the institutional introduction and the core program areas.
Prof. Dufle
Honorary Tribute
Prof. Osman Mohamud Mohamed Dufle
Champion of Viral Hepatitis Control in Somalia
Somali Hepatitis Trust honors Prof. Osman Mohamud Mohamed Dufle for decades of leadership in advancing national viral hepatitis response.
National Hepatitis Leadership Tribute
Prof. Khalif Bile
Honorary Tribute
Prof. Khalif Bile Mohamud, M.D., Ph.D.
The Pioneer of Viral Hepatitis in Somalia
Founding Patron & Honorary Chairperson of the Somali Hepatitis Trust, recognized for pioneering hepatitis research and policy in Somalia.
Founding Patron & Honorary Chairperson
What We Do
Six program pillars shaped from the live SomHep mission
The homepage keeps the organization’s real focus areas, presented with stronger hierarchy, cleaner layout, and more confidence.
Awareness & Education
Informing communities about hepatitis prevention and liver health.
Vaccination Access
Expanding protection for children, families, and communities.
Screening & Diagnosis
Promoting early detection and timely diagnosis.
Patient Support
Providing guidance, compassion, and hope.
Research & Policy
Driving evidence and national hepatitis action.
Community Programs
Working with local partners across Somalia.
Campaigns & Outreach
Community-facing action across awareness, prevention, and screening
Program
World Hepatitis Day Campaign
Public engagement designed to improve knowledge, early testing, and hepatitis prevention in communities.
Program
Mobile Screening Outreach
Public engagement designed to improve knowledge, early testing, and hepatitis prevention in communities.
Program
University Awareness Programs
Public engagement designed to improve knowledge, early testing, and hepatitis prevention in communities.
Program
Rural Prevention Missions
Public engagement designed to improve knowledge, early testing, and hepatitis prevention in communities.
News & Events
Latest news, policy moments, and press releases
Press Release
Somalia Launches First National Civil Society Platform Dedicated to Viral Hepatitis
A landmark announcement positioning Somali Hepatitis Trust as part of national hepatitis advocacy and public health action.
Read ArticleLatest News
Panel Discussion on Somalia’s First Hepatitis Strategy Highlights Road to Implementation
Showcasing public engagement around implementation of Somalia’s hepatitis strategy and coordinated next steps.
Read ArticlePress Release
Somalia Charts New Path with Launch of the National Viral Hepatitis Strategic Plan 2025–2030
Highlighting a national policy milestone aligned with awareness, prevention, and system-level action.
Read ArticleResearch & Publications
Technical briefs, policy updates, and local evidence
Partners
Working together for hepatitis elimination
Ministry of Health
WHO Somalia
Hospitals
Universities
NGOs
Research Partners
Call to Action
Join the fight against hepatitis
Be part of the movement to protect Somali families and communities from hepatitis and liver disease through awareness, vaccination, screening, and advocacy.
Why this matters
- Public health credibility
- Human-centered liver health storytelling
- Stronger community engagement
- Research and policy visibility