El Niño flooding hits care in Mogadishu: Heavy rains linked to El Niño have already disrupted services at the IRC-supported Ariif Health Centre, with teams assessing damage and whether the facility can keep treating patients. Forecasters warn of above-normal rainfall across central and southern Somalia, raising fears of flash flooding that could overwhelm an already stretched health system. Malnutrition treatment under strain in Mudug: MSF says malnutrition services in Mudug are failing to keep up, with the inpatient ward at Mudug Regional Hospital operating beyond capacity and children arriving later and sicker after community facilities closed. MSF is urging donors, UN agencies, and health authorities to restore and scale up treatment at general healthcare level. Maternal health access study in Mogadishu: A new cross-sectional study examines antenatal care use, maternal satisfaction, and access barriers in Mogadishu, highlighting gaps that can affect early pregnancy prevention and complication detection. Security funding uncertainty affecting health logistics: The US agreed to give the UN another year to wind down support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, but the future remains unclear; the UN logistics office provides essentials like medical services and troop transport that can indirectly shape stability and access to care. Health-related diplomacy: Somalia’s ambassador to Azerbaijan highlighted cooperation in health and other sectors during an AIDA anniversary event, signaling continued interest in rebuilding capacity.