The Ministry of Health in Djibouti, through its Directorate of Health Promotion (DPS), held a community engagement meeting on October 25, 2026, in collaboration with the chief medical officer and the major of the PK12 polyclinic. The meeting brought together key stakeholders and community leaders from the sector, including neighborhood heads, local association representatives, imams, and other influential community actors.
The meeting aimed to strengthen community involvement in mobilizing families to vaccinate children and screen for malnutrition. Discussions focused on the importance of catching up on missed vaccinations, early malnutrition screening, and the crucial role of community leaders in raising awareness among households. The teams from the DPS and PK12 polyclinic emphasized the need for collective mobilization to identify under-vaccinated children and encourage parents to access health services.
Community leaders were invited to play a vital role in disseminating awareness messages, strengthening dialogue with families, and supporting vaccination and nutrition activities on the ground. The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing community participation, a critical pillar in the success of the vaccination and nutrition campaign, to protect children's health and leave no child behind.
The meeting was part of the preparations for a nationwide vaccination and nutrition campaign, which aims to immunize children and detect malnutrition early. The Ministry of Health is working to ensure that all children in Djibouti receive necessary vaccinations and health services. Community leaders are expected to play a significant role in promoting the campaign and encouraging community members to participate.
The Directorate of Health Promotion and the PK12 polyclinic are working closely together to implement the campaign. They are providing essential information and resources to community leaders and members to ensure the success of the initiative. The Ministry of Health is confident that with community involvement, the campaign will achieve its goals and improve the health and well-being of children in Djibouti.
The community engagement meeting is part of a series of activities aimed at promoting health and well-being in Djibouti. The Ministry of Health has been working to strengthen its healthcare system and improve health outcomes for citizens, particularly children and vulnerable populations. The vaccination and nutrition campaign is a critical component of these efforts.
The Ministry of Health's efforts to engage the community and promote health are ongoing. According to Abdillahi Ahmed, the meeting demonstrated the Ministry's commitment to collaboration and community involvement in healthcare. The Ministry will continue to work with community leaders and stakeholders to ensure the success of the vaccination and nutrition campaign and improve the health of children in Djibouti.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health in Djibouti organized a community engagement meeting to prepare for a nationwide vaccination and nutrition campaign.
- The meeting aimed to strengthen community involvement in mobilizing families to vaccinate children and screen for malnutrition.
- Community leaders were invited to play a vital role in disseminating awareness messages and supporting vaccination and nutrition activities.
