The meeting, held at the Prime Minister’s office, brought together ministers responsible for the Interior, Defense, Health, Social Affairs and Solidarity, and Women and the Family, alongside teams from the National Office for Refugees and Disaster Victims (ONARS) and the National Union of Djiboutian Women, among others.

Discussions focused on evaluating the Markazi reception facility—established in 2015 to accommodate populations fleeing the conflict in Yemen—and examining trends in recorded arrivals, particularly in Obock, Godoria, Moulhoulé, and surrounding areas.

Priority needs identified included strengthening accommodation and sanitation capacities; providing tents, essential supplies, clothing, and equipment; and improving the site’s electricity supply.

Mohamed called for accelerating refugee registration by ONARS and improving the organization of assistance, specifically through identification systems that allow for the orderly and equitable distribution of food aid.

Regarding health, he urged rigorous monitoring for risks of diarrheal diseases and attention to the vulnerability of pregnant women and children, some of whom are unvaccinated.

A medical caravan is currently being deployed, while the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing screening resources to protect both the refugees and local populations, the report noted.

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