Abas Nor Abdi
Biographic Data
| ID | 8841693 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abas Nor Abdi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abas Nor |
| FAMILY NAME | Abdi |
| SIGNATURE | ABDI A N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Somali National University |
| ORCID | 0009-0002-3990-7147 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Adolescent girls’ reproductive health in fragile settings
Informal payments and the illusion of free care
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) promises access to care without financial hardship, yet in many low- and middle-income settings this ideal is undermined by pervasive informal payments. This perspective introduces the concept of the "illusion of free care" to explain how official fee-exemption policies coexist with hidden, off-the-record charges that reshape access and equity. Drawing on Somalia as a critical case of health system fragility, we ar…
Measles is back
Measles is re-emerging in Somalia, driven by persistently low vaccination coverage, widespread displacement, and fragile health services. Coverage remains far below the 95% threshold required for herd immunity, leaving large numbers of children especially under-fives unprotected. Conflict, climate shocks, and malnutrition have intensified transmission risks, particularly in overcrowded settlements with limited access to routine immunization. Glob…
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Adolescent girls’ reproductive health in fragile settings
Informal payments and the illusion of free care
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) promises access to care without financial hardship, yet in many low- and middle-income settings this ideal is undermined by pervasive informal payments. This perspective introduces the concept of the "illusion of free care" to explain how official fee-exemption policies coexist with hidden, off-the-record charges that reshape access and equity. Drawing on Somalia as a critical case of health system fragility, we ar…
Measles is back
Measles is re-emerging in Somalia, driven by persistently low vaccination coverage, widespread displacement, and fragile health services. Coverage remains far below the 95% threshold required for herd immunity, leaving large numbers of children especially under-fives unprotected. Conflict, climate shocks, and malnutrition have intensified transmission risks, particularly in overcrowded settlements with limited access to routine immunization. Glob…
Public health (3 works) · Population (2 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (1 work) · Global Maternal and Child Health (1 work) · Health Policy (1 work) · Health Policy (1 work) · Healthcare Systems and Reforms (1 work) · Illusion (1 work) · Immune responses and vaccinations (1 work) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (1 work)