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The preparedness for emergency and disaster response and recovery was the lowest, at 41.3%, among the seven evaluated domains. Substantial weaknesses were present in essential areas like emergency response planning, logistical readiness, financial administration, and communication systems. Hospitals lacked systematic communication strategies with the public and media during emergencies and failed to keep an inventory of external stakeholders for coordinated response initiatives.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings demonstrate that general hospitals in the Somali Region are moderately equipped to manage emergencies and disasters effectively. Improving hospital systems for disaster management, enhancing communication and coordination, and preparing for logistical and financial issues are imperative. 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