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Programme updates, cluster meetings, clinic weeks, and community stories — organised so you can follow health, WASH, or protection without mixing them together.
WASH · 14 August 2026
NASDO joined the Somalia National WASH Cluster meeting on 10 August 2026 to discuss flood anticipatory action, El Niño readiness, and urban water and sanitation.
Health and nutrition · 14 August 2026
NASDO will expand nutrition programming with screening and support for mothers and young children in sites across the regions we serve.
Meetings · 12 February 2026
Executive Director Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan joined the Gu 2026 climate forum in Mogadishu on rainfall forecasts, drought risk, and early warning.
Health and nutrition · 12 February 2026
Operations Director Abdulkadir Osman represented NASDO in an IRC webinar series on the management of child wasting.
Awareness · 22 August 2024
NASDO hosted a webinar selected by Digital Health Africa on adapting health systems in a changing climate.
Maternal and child health · 7 August 2024
NASDO welcomed UNICEF Somalia U-Report findings from World Breastfeeding Week, including strong support for early initiation.
Health and nutrition · 7 August 2024
Volunteers helped screen 3,854 children in Jowhar IDP camps after Gu floods, identifying 658 with moderate or severe wasting.
Meetings · 31 July 2024
NASDO joined the Directorate of Health’s monthly nutrition meeting opened by Dr. Aweys Ahmed and Dr. Naciima Hussein.
NASDO joined a national health-system event opened by H.E. Dr. Maryama Maxamed Xuseen, State Minister of Health.
Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan met Mohamed Abdi Ware, Deputy Executive Secretary of IGAD, in Nairobi.
Maternal and child health · 29 July 2024
NASDO’s Gubadley team keeps delivering mother-and-child healthcare and community health education in Mogadishu.
Health and nutrition · 29 July 2024
Neero MCH in Abdiasis District completed a week of outpatient therapeutic care for children with severe acute malnutrition.
Maternal and child health · 26 July 2024
The Moyko team completed a week of maternal health, child health, and health promotion in Jowhar.
Overview · 21 July 2024
NASDO offices in Mogadishu, Jowhar, Baidoa, and Beledweyne remain active hubs for health, nutrition, WASH, and community work.
Health and nutrition · 18 July 2024
Nutrition supplies at Moyko MCH, monitoring at Gubadley MCH, and UNICEF partnership to strengthen programmes.
Education and training · 16 July 2024
NASDO joined UNICEF training on supply-chain monitoring so aid reaches the last mile without diversion.
Health and nutrition · 15 July 2024
UNICEF carried out monitoring and evaluation at Gubadley MCH to review nutrition and healthcare impact.
NASDO continues nutrition supplies, healthcare, and community support at Moyko Maternal and Child Health centre.
Health and nutrition · 12 July 2024
Neero MCH provides comprehensive nutritional support to mothers and children in Banadir Region.
WASH · 11 July 2024
NASDO distributed hygiene kits and ran health awareness for flood-affected households in Gubadley District.
Maternal and child health · 10 July 2024
NASDO clinicians ran an Infant and Young Child Feeding session with practical guidance for caregivers.
Protection · 7 July 2024
NASDO trained staff, volunteers, and partners on PSEA, reporting, and a zero-tolerance policy.
Health and nutrition · 7 July 2024
A NASDO healthcare worker conducts MUAC screening at a Maternal and Child Health centre.
Awareness · 6 July 2024
NASDO clinicians deliver health education at MCH centres so families leave with knowledge, not only a prescription.
Maternal and child health · 30 June 2024
Medical staff delivered comprehensive nutrition care to a mother and her child at a NASDO Maternal and Child Health centre.
Maternal and child health · 25 June 2024
Neero MCH staff ran health education for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, with support from UNICEF and USAID.
Maternal and child health · 24 June 2024
Clinicians provided essential care to a mother and child at a NASDO MCH clinic, with UNICEF and USAID support.
Meetings · 10 June 2024
NASDO met Ambassador Dacco Coppi to discuss possible areas of collaboration with the Italian Embassy.
Maternal and child health · 26 May 2024
NASDO continued work to strengthen Neero Maternal and Child Health centre so mothers and children can rely on a functioning clinic.
Meetings · 10 March 2024
NASDO took part in the National Technical Working Group on NCDs with the Federal Ministry of Health and peer NGOs.
Community development · 6 March 2024
NASDO joined local NGOs in a Save the Children workshop on localization for Nutrition, WASH, and Education clusters.
WASH · 29 February 2024
NASDO represented the organisation at the National WASH Cluster meeting organised by UNICEF in Mogadishu.
Overview · 13 February 2024
NASDO envisions equal access to healthcare, nutritious food, protection, education, and livelihoods.
Education and training · 25 January 2024
NASDO completed a five-day Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies course to strengthen emergency nutrition capacity.
WASH · 14 January 2024
NASDO joined the BRA Banadir WASH cluster to review challenges and plans for water, sanitation, and hygiene.
WASH · 27 November 2023
NASDO teams in Jowhar raised awareness on floods, waterborne disease, and household prevention.
WASH · 19 November 2023
NASDO teams in Jowhar District, Hirshabelle, raised awareness on waterborne illness and how floods can spread it.
Awareness · 14 November 2023
CEO Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan joined World Diabetes Mellitus Day at Jazeera Hotel with health leaders and clinicians.
Health and nutrition · 14 November 2023
NASDO clinicians brought essential medicines and care to Baarey Village in Jowhar District.
WASH · 14 November 2023
NASDO highlighted handwashing’s role in stopping disease and urged households to treat it as a daily habit.
Education and training · 12 November 2023
NASDO and the Federal Ministry of Health ran diabetes awareness training at Benadir University.
Health and nutrition · 12 November 2023
During floods, NASDO clinicians in Moyko Village brought medicines and services directly to households.
Health and nutrition · 11 November 2023
During rains and floods, NASDO medical staff continued medicines and healthcare for vulnerable households in Moyko Village.
Education and training · 19 October 2023
Rector Prof. Dr. Mohamed M. Hassan welcomed Executive Director Abdulrahman Mohamed Hassan; both agreed students can train in NASDO facilities.
Maternal and child health · 11 September 2023
A NASDO health worker delivered health education to mothers at Neero MCH in Abdiaziz District, Banadir.
WASH · 9 September 2023
NASDO provided essential WASH kits to vulnerable groups in Gubadley village, Banadir, to improve hygiene and well-being.
Health and nutrition · 3 September 2023
A child in Moyko Village, Jowhar, received ready-to-use therapeutic food from a NASDO nurse.
Health and nutrition · 21 August 2023
NASDO health professionals showed mothers and children in Baarey how to use treated mosquito nets and checked children’s health.
Overview · 19 August 2023
On 19 August NASDO joined World Humanitarian Day, pointing to collective action for safety, dignity, and well-being in crisis.
Protection · 17 August 2023
NASDO teams carried community awareness on health, nutrition, education, and gender-based violence through Mogadishu and Jowhar.
Health and nutrition · 16 August 2023
NASDO staff combined nutrition services with MUAC screening for children in Baarey Village, Jowhar.
Community development · 12 August 2023
Officials spent time with children and staff at a Mogadishu orphanage, discussing how NASDO can support the centre.
Health and nutrition · 10 August 2023
With UNICEF Somalia support, NASDO continued nutrition services to nourish children and families in clinic and community settings.
Health and nutrition · 7 August 2023
Nutrition staff delivered care to children under five and pregnant and lactating women at Neero MCH, Abdiaziz.
Health and nutrition · 6 August 2023
At a NASDO MCH, a nurse checked the blood level of a child under five — clinical care for families who depend on the centre.
WASH · 6 August 2023
NASDO provided essential WASH materials to vulnerable communities in Gubadley, Banadir, with UNICEF Somalia support.
Livelihoods · 6 August 2023
NASDO supplied food to women, children, and older people in marginalized groups on the outskirts of Mogadishu.