Dr Dhegacadde

Dr. Abdulcadir Mohamud Giama, founder and President of Galkayo Medical Foundation (GMF), a non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Galkayo, Puntland, Somalia is an accomplished medical doctor with a history of philanthropy and public service. GMF is the guardian of Galkayo Medical Center (GMC), the second largest referral point for treatment of Fistula and all FGM related complications in East Africa after Hamlin Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa.

Dr. Abdul is a medical doctor and a general surgeon consultant with specialization in Obstetric and Gynecology.  In his educational journey, Dr. Abdul traveled back and forth many countries including Italy, UK, former Yugoslavia, and United States.  He had received his medical degrees and certifications with full marks and honors.

Further, Dr. Abdul is a lecturer at two medical schools: i) University of 3rd Age Di Crotone, and ii) Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro both in Italy.

In 2005, Dr. Abdul’s healthcare dedication for people-in-need was recognized internationally by receiving two international awards: i) Premio Nazionale Citta’di Praia a Mare per La Solidarita in 2001, and ii) Premio Grande Ippocrate a Milano.

Prior to his return to Somalia, Dr. Abdul founded Cooperation for Medical Services and Development (COMSED), an international humanitarian organization based in Rome, Italy with satellite offices in Crotone, Italy, Nairobi, Kenya, and Galkayo, Somalia

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