Somali Hepatitis Trust · Mission & Vision
Turning Awareness Into Action
Our mission is to strengthen hepatitis prevention, public awareness, screening, research and patient support in Somalia, working towards our vision of a hepatitis-free Somalia.
Our Mission
Building a stronger response to viral hepatitis.
Somali Hepatitis Trust works to help individuals and communities understand viral hepatitis, take informed preventive steps, and find pathways to screening, care and support.
We aim to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and liver health, promote prevention and vaccination awareness, and encourage timely screening and access to appropriate healthcare.
We also seek to strengthen collaboration among communities, health professionals, institutions and partners, while encouraging research and learning that can inform action in Somalia.
People at the centre
Our approach recognises the importance of accessible information, dignity, community participation and support for people and families affected by viral hepatitis.
Our key priorities
What our mission focuses on.
Our work is organised around connected priorities that support stronger hepatitis awareness and public-health action.
Public Education
Share clear, accessible information about viral hepatitis, liver health, risks and available prevention options.
Prevention & Vaccination
Encourage preventive behaviours and improve awareness of hepatitis vaccination and other prevention measures.
Screening & Early Action
Promote awareness of screening and the importance of seeking qualified health advice when needed.
Research & Learning
Support evidence-informed approaches and learning that can help guide hepatitis-related priorities.
Partnership & Advocacy
Encourage cooperation across communities, health professionals, institutions and relevant partners.
Patient Support & Dignity
Promote respectful support, reduce stigma and advocate for appropriate pathways to care.
How we work
From purpose to practical action.
The mission can be advanced through a connected process of listening, informing, collaborating and learning.
Listen to Communities
Understand information needs, concerns and barriers people may face.
Inform & Engage
Provide clear health education and encourage informed conversations.
Collaborate
Work with health professionals, institutions and partners toward shared goals.
Learn & Improve
Use evidence, feedback and experience to strengthen future activities.
Our commitments
Principles that shape our mission.
These suggested principles describe the approach reflected on this page. Please verify them against SHT’s formally approved policies and strategy before presenting them as official commitments.
Our Vision
Working towards a hepatitis-free Somalia.
Somali Hepatitis Trust envisions a Somalia where viral hepatitis is better understood, preventable risks are reduced, and people affected by hepatitis can seek appropriate services with dignity.
Our vision places people and communities at the centre of hepatitis action. Reliable information can help individuals understand risks, make informed decisions and know when to seek health services.
Achieving this future requires sustained awareness, prevention, collaboration, research and attention to the needs of people affected by viral hepatitis.
Why this vision matters
Hepatitis action is stronger when communities have clear information, prevention is prioritised, services are accessible, and affected people are treated with respect.
A shared aspiration
What this future looks like.
Our vision is reflected in practical aspirations that can guide public awareness, partnerships and health-related action.
Prevention comes first
Greater understanding of preventive measures and the role of vaccination in reducing hepatitis risk.
Pathways to care
People can find information about screening and seek appropriate healthcare and follow-up.
Communities without stigma
People affected by hepatitis are treated with dignity and can access support without discrimination.
Our priorities
Turning our vision into action.
The vision informs a connected approach to prevention, awareness, research and patient support.
Raise Awareness
Share clear, accessible information about viral hepatitis and prevention.
Support Prevention
Encourage preventive action and awareness of vaccination and screening.
Strengthen Evidence
Promote research and learning that can inform health priorities.
Champion Support
Advocate for respectful care and support for affected communities.
Guiding principles
Principles behind our vision.
These suggested principles express the approach described on this page. Confirm them against SHT’s formally approved strategy before treating them as official organizational commitments.
Together for better health
Be Part of a Hepatitis-Free Somalia.
Join Somali Hepatitis Trust in promoting awareness, prevention, research and support for people affected by viral hepatitis.
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