In brief
- On 23 February 2014, Somaliland Sun reported that First Lady Amina Mohamed Jirde laid the foundation brick for Wajalle Hospital at Kalabhed township.
- The report describes a delegation and a promise that the hospital would be fully equipped and staffed to capacity.
- The source does not establish any subsequent construction progress, contractor, funder, budget, or current operational status.
On 23 February 2014, Somaliland Sun reported that Somaliland's First Lady Amina Mohamed Jirde laid the foundation brick of Wajalle Hospital. The event took place at Kalabhed township, where a government delegation was welcomed by a large crowd, according to the publication.
The delegation included the minister for Health Suleiman Issa (Hagla Tosiye), the minister for Education Zamzam Abdi Adan, philanthropist Amina Mohamud Diriye and former minister for Fisheries Abdullahi Jama (Geeljirre). Government representatives from village to regional level were among the hosts. Members of the public and leaders spoke, with Somali poetry narrated, Somaliland Sun reported.
The First Lady laid the foundation stone "to initiate the construction work," the report stated. She expressed hope that the hospital would provide social amenities in the larger region of Gabiley by treating diseases currently referred to Hargeisa Group Hospital, according to Somaliland Sun.
At the event, the First Lady of Djibouti, who was not named in the report, addressed the crowd and thanked those who took part in the construction of the hospital. Somaliland Sun also reported that First Lady Amina "challenged the communities to make full use of the hospital and promised that it shall be fully equipped and staffed to capacity."
The report does not establish what has happened since the foundation-laying event. It names no contractor, funder, budget, design capacity, or completion date. No current status of the hospital after 23 February 2014 is documented by the source.
Frequently asked questions
What is the intended purpose of Wajalle Hospital?
According to Somaliland Sun, the First Lady hoped the hospital would provide social amenities in the larger region of Gabiley by treating diseases currently referred to Hargeisa Group Hospital.