The Mogadishu Institute of Health (MIH) www.mih.so is honored to announce that our Managing Director, Dr. Najib Isse Dirie, MD, Ph.D., will serve as a featured speaker at the Makerthon 2026, organized by iForge Somalia.

The Topic: 3D Printing Technology in Healthcare

Dr. Najib will present on the transformative potential of 3D printing technology in healthcare delivery, with particular focus on applications within resource-limited environments like Somalia. This emerging technology holds unprecedented promise for surgical planning, medical device customization, prosthetics manufacturing, and advancing precision medicine in underserved regions.

Why This Matters for Somalia

As healthcare systems globally embrace digital innovation, Somalia has a unique opportunity to leapfrog traditional barriers and adopt cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. 3D bioprinting and medical device fabrication could revolutionize our capacity to deliver personalized, locally-manufactured healthcare solutions.

Event Details

📅 Date: April 30, 2026
🕐 Time: 2:00 PM (East Africa Time)
📍 Location: Jamacadda Umadda Somaliyed Masraxa Prof (University of Somalia), Mogadishu
🏢 Organizer: iForge Somalia

Join the Innovation Movement

We invite innovators, healthcare professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to attend this groundbreaking symposium. This is an opportunity to explore how Somalia can lead the digital health revolution in East Africa.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

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