Ebola Alert for Somalia: Somalia has raised its health alert level and drafted a national Ebola prevention plan after regional spread, with plans to boost screening at airports and border crossings and designate Martini Hospital in Mogadishu for suspected cases. Regional Preparedness: Ethiopia says it has strengthened Ebola surveillance and inspection at land entry/exit points and airports, while Africa CDC and WHO warn the DRC–Uganda outbreak is accelerating and that multiple countries, including Somalia, face heightened risk. Humanitarian Health & Nutrition: Aid agencies warn Somalia is nearing catastrophe, citing severe acute malnutrition affecting over 1.8 million children and acute food insecurity for nearly 6.5 million people. ICU Care Beliefs: A Somalia-focused study highlights why families may refuse mechanical ventilation, driven by fear, cost anxiety, and mistrust—raising the need for clearer communication in intensive care. Conflict and Civilian Harm: A reported airstrike in northeastern Somalia killed a pregnant woman and her three daughters, with a survivor receiving medical care in Bosaso. Child Wellbeing Support: The LEGO Foundation pledged $97m to expand play-based learning for conflict-affected children across East Africa and the Middle East, with Somalia among potential focus areas.