Evaluating the Impact of Phototherapy on Serum Bilirubin Levels and Clinical Outcomes in Neonates: A Single-Center Retrospective Study in a Resource-Limited Setting in Somalia

Abstract

Phototherapy significantly reduced serum bilirubin levels across all neonatal subgroups, supporting its effectiveness in resource-limited settings. However, mortality remained high and was primarily associated with low birth weight rather than bilirubin severity or treatment response. Strengthening neonatal intensive care services and improving early detection and management are essential to improve survival outcomes in Somalia.