Baidoa Violence and Health Strain: Fierce clashes between Somali federal forces and militia groups in Baidoa (southwest Somalia) left at least four civilians dead and 98 injured, according to Bay Regional Hospital, with shortages of beds and essential medicines worsening pressure on already strained services for a city packed with displaced people. Humanitarian Needs in Drought-Affected Sool: A UN humanitarian coordinator visited Las Anod as severe drought and displacement deepen shortages of water, food, shelter, and limited health services, with calls for urgent aid scale-up. Malnutrition Alarm: MSF reports malnutrition crisis worsening among children in Baidoa displaced camps, warning that funding cuts are hitting the response just as needs rise. Disease Risk in Displacement Settings: A wider Africa-focused report highlights how internal displacement camps can amplify outbreaks like Ebola and mpox, underscoring the health vulnerability of displaced communities across the region. Rubella Vaccination Gap: A global CDC analysis notes rubella cases have fallen overall but remain heavily concentrated in Africa, with pregnancy-related birth defect risks—pointing to the importance of closing vaccine coverage gaps.