Health Brief Somalia

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 7 hours ago

Migration & Health: A boat capsized off Djibouti, killing at least 139 people, including 15 children. Search efforts continue for 84 missing passengers; survivors are receiving medical and psychological support. Mental Health: Somalia has launched its first national mental health policy, setting a five-year framework to expand care, train partners and tackle stigma. Conflict & Care: The UN urged an end to fighting in Baidoa, where recent clashes sent 69 wounded people, including five children, to hospital and damaged a health facility. Disease Preparedness: Somalia has approved a national Ebola preparedness plan and is screening travelers after Kenya reported an imported case. Health Services: Emergency funding has helped keep nearly 600 Somali health facilities open.

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Jun. 19, 2026

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Mother's 3-day walk with sick daughter highlights Somalia's child malnutrition emergency

Yahoo News |

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Yahoo News

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Yahoo, Inc.
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://news.yahoo.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 11, 2026

Somalia launches first national mental health policy to expand care, tackle stigma

Hiiraan Online - Somali News |

Owner: Ahmed Gure info about owner

Hiiraan Online

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Owned By	Ahmed Gure through Hiiraan Online Inc
Year Founded	1999
Website	hiiraan.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Ottawa
Owner Country	Somalia

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Oct. 10, 2026

ON THIS DAY IN 1992: The real behind-the-scenes story from Somalia — as told by Bandon-born nurse

The Southern Star |

Owner: O’Regan Family info about owner

The Southern Star

Indeterminate

Owned By	O’Regan Family
Year Founded	1889
Website	www.southernstar.ie
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Ireland, Skibbereen
Owner Country	Ireland

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Oct. 9, 2026

Somalia approves national Ebola preparedness plan after Kenya case

Hiiraan Online - Somali News |

Owner: Ahmed Gure info about owner

Hiiraan Online

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Owned By	Ahmed Gure through Hiiraan Online Inc
Year Founded	1999
Website	hiiraan.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Ottawa
Owner Country	Somalia

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Oct. 8, 2026

Somalia cabinet approves Ebola preparedness measures, forms six-ministry committee

Shabelle Media Network |

Owner: Abdimalik Yusuf Mohamud info about owner

Shabelle Media Network

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Owned By	Abdimalik Yusuf Mohamud
Year Founded	2002
Website	shabellemedia.com
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Somalia, Mogadishu
Owner Country	Somalia

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Oct. 9, 2026

UNICEF Warns Impending El Niño Threatens Education, Health, and Safety for Millions

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Inter Press Service

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Owned By	Inter Press Service (Non-profit, Fernando Morais Chair)
Year Founded	1964
Website	www.ipsnews.net
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Italy, Rome

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Oct. 8, 2026

Somalia screens travelers after Kenya confirms imported Ebola case

Hiiraan Online - Somali News |

Owner: Ahmed Gure info about owner

Hiiraan Online

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Owned By	Ahmed Gure through Hiiraan Online Inc
Year Founded	1999
Website	hiiraan.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Ottawa
Owner Country	Somalia

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Oct. 9, 2026

Pakistan’s JF-17 Sale to Somalia Is Reported a Third Time With No Contract Published

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Owner: Mohamed Mubarak info about owner

The Somali Digest

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Owned By	Mohamed Mubarak
Year Founded	2023
Website	https://thesomalidigest.com/
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Somalia, Mogadishu
Owner Country	Somalia

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