The Somali Health Minister, Dr. Ali Hajji Adan, has participated in a high-level meeting with his counterparts from around the world at the United Nations headquarters. The meeting focused on the coordination of health programs and the challenges faced by different countries in providing health care to their populations.
Dr. Adan delivered a speech at the meeting, in which he highlighted the difficult situation in Somalia, especially the prevalence of infectious diseases such as cholera, measles and malaria. He also stressed the importance of supporting the development of health services that the Somali people need, such as vaccination, maternal and child health, and emergency response.
The meeting was part of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which is taking place from September 14 to 30 in New York. The session aims to address various global issues, such as peace and security, human rights, climate change and sustainable development.