BIRD

11/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 (BIRD) congratulates 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗾 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗻 and co-authors on their publication: “𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗶𝗱-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮.”

This important study examines the long-term impact of multisectoral international aid on Somalia’s health systems and governance in the post-conflict era. The publication highlights key challenges related to sustainability, institutional capacity, governance, and the transition from aid dependency toward resilient and locally led health systems in Somalia. (Springer Nature Link)
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:
PubMed Article

10/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 ( BIRD ) congratulates 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻 (𝗕𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆) on his publication: “𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚.”

This study provides valuable insights into how sustainability education is understood and implemented within higher education institutions in Somalia, highlighting the role of lecturers in promoting environmental awareness, responsible leadership, and sustainable development practices in academia.

𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• Department of Leadership and Sustainability Development, University for Peace (Mogadishu Campus), Mogadishu, Somalia
• Social Sciences, Benadir University, Mogadishu, Somalia
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04/04/2026

Congratulations to our distinguished researcher and academic leader, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧, Rector of Benadir University and a key figure at Benadir Institute of Research & Development (BIRD)

His latest publication, “𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚: 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦”, is a powerful contribution that sheds light on the future of healthcare education in Somalia.

This work not only explores the past and present challenges but also offers clear, strategic solutions to strengthen accreditation systems and improve internship programs, shaping the way for a stronger, more competent medical workforce.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v15i3/SR26317150735.pdf

Let’s celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in research!

02/04/2026

Benadir University extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr-Saadaq Adan Hussein and his co-authors on the publication of their insightful research: “Beyond Food Aid: Leveraging Somalia’s Rich Land and Heritage to Build a Resilient Food System.”

This important work highlights sustainable pathways for strengthening Somalia’s food systems by building on local resources, knowledge, and resilience. A true contribution to national development and academic excellence.

🔗 Read the full article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-026-00926-6

19/03/2026

EID MUBARAK! 🌙

On this blessed occasion of Eid, the Institute of Research and Development at Jaamacadda Benadir extends heartfelt greetings to all Muslims. May Allah accept your prayers, forgive our shortcomings, and grant peace, knowledge, and prosperity to our communities.

02/03/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 (BIRD) congratulates Dr-Saadaq Mo'alim Adam and co-authors on their publication: “𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟵.”

This study highlights strategies for economic growth, governance reform, and sustainable national development in Somalia.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44282-025-00314-1

17/02/2026

RAMADAN KAREEM 🌙
Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims in Somalia and around the world from the Benadir University Institute of Research and Development (BIRD). May this blessed month fill your hearts with peace, your homes with mercy, and your work with purpose. May Allah open doors to new knowledge, meaningful research, innovation, and greater opportunities for growth and development.

01/02/2026

Benadir Institute of Development and Research (BIRD), congratulates Dr-Saadaq Adan Hussein and his co-authors on the publication of their article titled: “𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.”

Published in BMC Tropical Medicine and Health in collaboration with the Benadir University, this study provides valuable insights into strengthening NTD control through public–private partnerships, digital surveillance, and community-based health interventions in Somalia. A truly commendable achievement by Dr. Saadaq Adan Hussein, we are proud to celebrate this milestone at Benadir University!

🔗 Read the full article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41456065/

14/12/2025

Benadir University Institute of Research and Development (𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗗), in collaboration with Benadir University and BU postgraduate الدراسات العليا- جامعة بنادر, proudly congratulates Dr-Saadaq Adan Hussein and his 𝗰𝗼-𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 on the publication of their latest research article: “𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮: 𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗥𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.”
Read the full article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12628885/

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲. It contributes significantly to improving outbreak preparedness, response coordination, and the protection of population health in Somalia.

29/11/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to Dr-Saadaq Adan Hussein & 𝐂𝐨-𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬!
Their new study, “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨-𝐝𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚,” reveals that nearly 𝟔𝟎% of Somali children remain zero-dose, with some regions reaching 𝟔𝟐%.

Despite progress in immunization, major gaps persist in rural, nomadic, and conflict-affected areas.
🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-025-00833-2

24/11/2025