<p>The Somali Cardiac Society marked World Hypertension Day 2026 with a professional programme at Nova Hall focused on “Traditional Beliefs and Misconceptions About Blood Pressure.” Somali cardiologists and internal-medicine specialists discussed hypertension awareness, common community myths, prevention, early detection and the importance of regular blood-pressure screening. Dr. Yahya Araale, Consultant Cardiologist at Wadajir Hospital, delivered a presentation titled “Hypertension: The Silent Killer Among Us.” Dr. Said Abdirahman Ahmed, Consultant Cardiologist at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital, moderated the panel discussion, which included experienced cardiologists and internal-medicine specialists. The program emphasized that high blood pressure frequently causes no obvious symptoms but can result in heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and other serious complications. Through the program, Somali Cardiac Society encouraged the public to measure blood pressure regularly and seek professional medical care when hypertension is identified.</p>