SWOSHPA REPRESENTS SOMALIA AT THE FIRST REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONFERENCE IN EAST AFRICA

Kampala, Uganda: The Somali Workplace Safety and Health Professionals Association (SWOSHPA) officially represented Somalia at the first regional conference dedicated to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in East Africa, held in Kampala, Uganda, on 27–28 August 2026.

The President of SWOSHPA, Mr. Omar Dahir, represented Somalia at the conference and actively participated in discussions focused on strengthening occupational safety and health systems, protecting workers, promoting regional cooperation, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and professional experiences among OSH practitioners.

The conference brought together professional associations, experts, institutions, and key stakeholders working in Occupational Safety and Health from across East Africa, including Uganda, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania. Discussions focused on strengthening regional collaboration, sharing best practices, and advancing effective approaches to creating safer and healthier workplaces.

SWOSHPA’s participation represents an important step in strengthening Somalia’s engagement in regional Occupational Safety and Health cooperation and demonstrates the country’s commitment to working with regional professional associations and institutions to advance workplace safety and workers’ health.

The conference also provided an important platform for Somalia to share its experiences, challenges, priorities, and opportunities in the field of Occupational Safety and Health, while building stronger professional networks and partnerships across the region.

SWOSHPA remains committed to advancing Occupational Safety and Health in Somalia and strengthening national and regional partnerships to promote workplaces that are safe, healthy, productive, and respectful of workers’ rights and well-being.