The Ministry of Health Development of the Republic of Somaliland—specifically the Department of Child Health and Immunization—organized an event to mark World Pneumonia Day, which is observed globally on this date every year.
The purpose of the event was to raise public awareness regarding the health risks posed by pneumonia, its impact on the health and lives of children, and how to strengthen efforts to prevent the disease. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of the pneumococcal vaccine, which is one of the most effective methods for preventing pneumonia and saving children’s lives
.During the event, the Ministry’s Department of Child Health presented data and reports highlighting a decline in pneumonia cases over the past two years. Furthermore, the achievements of the vaccination program were highlighted; it was noted that over the past year, the Ministry of Health Development successfully administered 465,193 doses of the pneumonia vaccine to children under the age of five.The event also provided an opportunity for health officials and the Ministry’s partner organizations to discuss strengthening public awareness, expanding vaccination services, and accelerating efforts to reduce diseases that pose a risk to children’s health.
