Ongoing Project

Kaalo Nederland is implementing the Bringing Healthcare Closer: Rural Primary Healthcare Access Project to address critical healthcare access challenges faced by remote communities in Puntland. The project focuses on expanding access to essential health services for communities that have historically lacked reliable healthcare facilities.

Caanayaskax Town, located approximately 75 kilometres from Garowe, is home to more than 15,000 people and serves as an important agricultural hub where many families depend on farming for their livelihoods. Despite its growing population and importance, the community has lacked a functional and comprehensive Primary Healthcare Center, leaving many residents, especially mothers, children, and vulnerable individuals, without reliable access to essential health services.

Through this project, Kaalo Nederland is developing a primary healthcare facility that will bring essential medical services closer to the community. The center will support the delivery of maternal and child health services, immunization, treatment of common illnesses, and referral support for cases requiring further care.

By improving access to healthcare within the community, the project aims to reduce the burden of long-distance travel, improve early detection and treatment of health conditions, and contribute to healthier and more resilient rural communities.

Expected Outcomes

• Improved access to essential healthcare services for approximately 15,000 people.
• Increased availability of maternal and child healthcare services.
• Improved access to immunization and treatment of common illnesses.
• Reduced dependence on distant healthcare facilities for basic medical needs.
• Strengthened health equity for underserved rural communities.