Columbus Public Health listed a Somali Health and Wellness Fair for Saturday, April 18, at the Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center in Columbus, placing the event directly within a Somali community setting.

The listing scheduled the fair from 2 to 7 p.m. at 591 Industrial Mile Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228. The Islamic center’s own website gives the same address and describes it as serving the Columbus Muslim community since 2004, corroborating the venue and its local relevance.

The calendar calls the program “Columbus Public Health – Somali Health and Wellness Fair,” but it does not identify screenings, vaccinations, referrals, language access, eligibility, cost, registration, partner organizations or a fair-specific contact. That absence matters: Columbus Public Health’s general website lists a range of clinics and health services, but none should be assumed for this fair.

The calendar is an announcement, not a post-event report. It does not document attendance, services delivered or health outcomes, and the listed April 18, 2026 date is now past. A follow-up with Columbus Public Health or the Islamic center could establish the program details and whether the fair occurred as scheduled.

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  • Ahmed Adan

    Strategic Communication Specialist and Consultant, graduated from The Ohio State University with Strategic Communication major and Journalism. Follows the social and political changes of the wider East Africa region, with keen interest of the Somali news and issues, with over 12 years media and communication experience in the region.

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