November 22, 2025 – Mogadishu, Somalia
Hepatology Society of Somalia Launched as a Dedicated Liver Disease SectionUnder the Somali Society of Gastroenterology (SSG)
The Somali Society of Gastroenterology (SSG) is pleased to announce the establishment of the
Hepatology Society of Somalia (HSS) a specialized national section dedicated exclusively to
liver diseases, liver health promotion, and hepatology research in Somalia.
The formation of HSS marks a major milestone in advancing the country’s hepatology
workforce, strengthening liver-disease services, and providing a unified national platform for
clinicians, researchers, and public-health professionals working in hepatology.
As the parent organization, SSG will oversee and support HSS, ensuring alignment with
national clinical guidelines, professional standards, and strategic priorities for digestive and liver
health.
A Dedicated Focus on Liver Disease in Somalia
HSS was created to respond to the critical burden of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatocellular
carcinoma, cirrhosis, NAFLD, and other liver conditions that continue to affect communities
across Somalia.
The new society will coordinate:
Clinical hepatology training and workshops
Liver-focused CME programs and national guidelines
Advocacy for hepatitis elimination and liver cancer prevention
Research initiatives and national registries
Collaborations with international hepatology associations (AASLD, EASL, BASL,
APASL)
Strengthening Somalia’s Liver-Health Leadership
“The establishment of the Hepatology Society of Somalia is a major step in building national
expertise in liver disease,” noted SSG leadership. “This section will play a leadership role in
supporting better clinical care, stronger research systems, and improved public-health approaches
for hepatitis and liver cancer.”
HSS aims to become the central hub for hepatology professionals in Somalia, offering structured
education, guideline development, policy support, and scientific engagement.
The Hepatology Society of Somalia will begin its inaugural programs and scientific
activities in 2026, with further announcements to follow.