Burco Hospital Serves Everyone from anywhere in SL, Somalia Somali-galbeed

[Jacaylbaro]

[N.O.R.F]

I was just watching this. Its great to see that things have changed for the better and that everyone is treated from all over Somaliland/Somalia. Long may it continue.

 

A proud Burcaawi here

[Abu-Salman]

Just seen this when helping out at the rest., we thought it was Gaalkacayo; it's just fantastic.

 

In Jabuuti, patients from all over E. Africa are treated and represent a major part of the public health expenses (15% of public spending).

Just learnt directly this time that the emirates treat cancer patients for free ($50 000 savings for each course of injections, with an aunt treated there)!

[Jacaylbaro]

It is good to see Burco hospital is taking a major role on this ........ we need more of this.

[Coofle]

Inspiring yet depressing...Inspiring when compared to many other parts of the country, Depressing when compared to the average healthcare provided in some neighboring countries.

[Abu-Salman]

There is no decently funded and managed public healthcare in the neighborhood apart from Jabuuti making it a national priority with 15% of public budget ($100 per capita) but struggling yet to get value for money (even the French military hospital haven't got full range of services and many opt for value Indian clinics, Dubai etc for IVF, cancer etc).

 

If you think about it the bare basics of a doctor for 10 000 heads costs only $5-10 per head and generics are affordable; WHO recommend $20 of minimal spending per head in primary care but even that bar is quite "luxurious".

If you think about it lives and suffering register as a very low priority for the elites (big traders, politicians etc)...

[Saxansaxo]

They are progressing indeed thats great. Relatives usually go to burco hospital now instead of travelling longer distances ei to ethiopia etc..

I guess that says alot. Thanks for sharing it made my day!