Launching Ceremony of the Somali Society of
Gastroenterology (SSG)
Date: To Be Announced
Venue: Mogadishu, Somalia
The Somali medical community is preparing for a historic milestone as we celebrate the official
launching of the Somali Society of Gastroenterology (SSG) the nation’s first professional
society dedicated to digestive health, gastroenterology, and hepatology.
Event Highlights
Formal inauguration of the Somali Society of Gastroenterology
Introduction of founding members & leadership
Presentation of SSG vision, mission & strategic plan
Launch announcement for:
o SomGastro Academy
o Hepatology Society of Somalia (HSS)
Speeches from senior professors, clinicians, and national health leaders
Academic session on “Building Digestive Health Capacity in Somalia”
Networking session with gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, surgeons,
researchers, and policymakers
Who Should Attend
Gastroenterologists & hepatologists
Internal medicine physicians
Surgeons
Medical students & residents
Ministry of Health representatives
Hospitals, clinics, and medical organizations
Public health and research institutions
Purpose of the Ceremony
This event signifies the beginning of a national professional platform that will:
Strengthen training in digestive and liver diseases
Promote clinical excellence & guideline development
Support research and national disease registries
Build collaborations with regional and international societies