WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY 2025
Events Event Date: May 17, 2025 Somali Cardiac Society

The Somali Cardiac Society marked World Hypertension Day 2025 with a scientific program at Nova Diagnostic & Research Hall in Mogadishu. The main panel discussion addressed “New Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension with Other Co-morbidities.” Experts discussed blood-pressure assessment, evidence-based treatment and the management of hypertension in patients with other medical conditions. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamud, Consultant Cardiologist at Jazeera Specialist Hospital, participated as the keynote speaker and presented guidance on managing elevated blood pressure and hypertension. The Program brought together cardiologists and internal-medicine specialists and was supported by national and local health partners, including the Somali Medical Association. Through this activity, Somali Cardiac Society emphasized the importance of regular blood-pressure measurement, early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and prevention of complications such as heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney disease.

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