Health Costs and Indicators in Somalia
1. Child Delivery Costs in Somalia
Estimated average cost of normal and Caesarean-section delivery services in Somalia, measured in US dollars.
| Type of Delivery | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Normal delivery | $80 |
| Caesarean section (C-section) | $350 |
Key finding: A C-section costs approximately 4.4 times as much as a normal delivery, representing a difference of $270.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA), market observations and health-facility reports
Date: 7 May 2026
2. Funeral-Service Costs in Mogadishu
Reported prices for selected funeral-related services in Mogadishu, measured in US dollars.
| Funeral Service | Reported Cost |
|---|---|
| Qabriga (grave) | $130 |
| Ambulance | $50 |
| Homey (Bus) | $40 |
| Dhaqis (washing) | $35 |
| Kafan (shroud) | $25 |
Key finding: The grave is the most expensive listed component, costing $130.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA)
Date: 18 March 2026
3. Outpatient Consultation Fees in Somalia
Reported median and maximum outpatient consultation fees by type of health facility, measured in US dollars.
| Health Facility | Median Fee | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Public hospital | $2 | $5 |
| Private hospital | $7 | $10 |
| Private clinic | $5 | $7 |
| NGO-supported facility | $3 | $5 |
| Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCH) | $0 | $0 |
Key finding: Private hospitals have the highest reported consultation fees, with a median fee of $7 and a maximum of $10. Consultations at MCH centres are reported as free.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA)
Date: February 2026
4. People Living with HIV in Somalia
Latest SRA estimates of people living with HIV and annual new HIV infections in Somalia.
| HIV Indicator | Estimate |
|---|---|
| People living with HIV | 11,000 |
| New HIV infections each year | 800 |
Key finding: An estimated 11,000 people are living with HIV in Somalia, with approximately 800 new infections occurring annually.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA)
Date: 29 June 2026
5. Kidney-Dialysis Services in Somalia
Estimated number of dialysis patients and operating dialysis centres in Somalia.
| Dialysis Indicator | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Patients receiving dialysis | 1,100 |
| Dialysis centres | 8 |
Key finding: Approximately 1,100 patients depend on dialysis services provided through eight centres across Somalia.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA)
Date: 4 August 2026
6. Reported Circumcision Service Costs
Average reported service costs for boys and girls, measured in US dollars.
| Service Category | Average Reported Cost |
|---|---|
| Boys | $30 |
| Girls | $25 |
Key finding: The reported average cost for boys is $5 higher than the reported cost for girls.
Important note: This information is presented for research and public-awareness purposes only. SRA does not promote or encourage female genital mutilation or female circumcision.
Source: SRA Market Price Survey, August 2026
Date: 15 August 2026
7. Somalia’s Health Workforce
Estimated population served by selected categories of health professionals in Somalia.
| Health Professional | Estimated Population Served |
|---|---|
| One doctor | 30,000 people |
| One nurse | 9,000 people |
| One midwife | 27,000 women |
Key finding: Somalia’s health workforce remains severely constrained, particularly in the availability of doctors and midwives.
Source: World Health Organization, Somalia Health Sector Update
Date: 5 September 2026
8. Daily Hospital-Bed Prices in Mogadishu
Reported daily charges for different types of hospital beds in Mogadishu, measured in US dollars.
| Hospital-Bed Category | Reported Daily Price |
|---|---|
| Shared bed | $25 |
| Private room | $40–$50 |
| VIP room | $60–$70 |
| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | $100–$110 |
Key finding: An ICU bed costs at least four times as much as a shared hospital bed.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA), market-price observations
Date: 13 September 2026
9. Refrigerated Mortuary Costs
Reported daily cost of keeping one body in a refrigerated mortuary in Somalia and selected neighbouring countries, measured in US dollars.
| Country | Reported Daily Cost |
|---|---|
| Somalia | $100 |
| Djibouti | $28 |
| Kenya | $16 |
Key finding: The reported daily cost in Somalia is approximately 3.6 times the cost in Djibouti and more than six times the cost in Kenya.
Source: Somali Researchers Association (SRA), regional health-service price comparison
Date: 13 September 2026
10. Doctor-to-Population Ratios
Number of people served by one doctor in Somalia and selected neighbouring countries.
| Country | People per Doctor |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 30,000 |
| Ethiopia | 9,524 |
| Djibouti | 4,921 |
| Kenya | 4,237 |
Key finding: One doctor in Somalia serves approximately seven times as many people as one doctor in Kenya.
Source: World Health Organization Global Health Workforce Statistics and World Bank Development Indicators, as presented by SRA
Date: 13 September 2026
11. Maternal Mortality in Somalia and Neighbouring Countries
Estimated maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
| Country | Maternal Deaths per 100,000 Live Births |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 563 |
| Ethiopia | 195 |
| Djibouti | 162 |
| Kenya | 149 |
Key finding: Somalia records the highest maternal-mortality ratio among the four countries. Its estimated rate is approximately 3.8 times Kenya’s rate.
Source: WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and UNDESA/Population Division, Trends in Maternal Mortality 2000–2023
Date: 13 September 2026
12. Child Mortality in Somalia and Neighbouring Countries
Deaths of children before age five per 1,000 live births.
| Country | Under-Five Deaths per 1,000 Live Births |
|---|---|
| Somalia | 101 |
| Djibouti | 49 |
| Ethiopia | 45 |
| Kenya | 39 |
Key finding: About one in ten children in Somalia dies before reaching the age of five. Somalia’s under-five mortality rate is more than twice the rates reported for Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Source: United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), 2024, via the World Bank
Date: 13 September 2026