WHO Funding Crunch: WHO warns the Eastern Mediterranean is carrying nearly half the world’s humanitarian burden, with Somalia named among active crises; shortages are hitting maternal care, vaccinations, medicines, and outbreak prevention as 2026 emergency funding remains largely unavailable. Somalia Mental Health Upgrade: Somalia has inaugurated a renovated women’s mental health unit in Mogadishu, a timely boost as conflict and displacement strain care access. Nutrition Under Pressure: WFP flags a funding shortfall worsening Somalia’s nutrition crisis, raising risks for children and pregnant women. Disease Screening at Airports: Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority orders enhanced Ebola screening for flights arriving from DRC, Uganda, and also lists Somalia among higher-risk origins, strengthening airport surveillance. El Niño Preparedness: Kenya activates an El Niño response plan with medical supplies and emergency readiness measures—important for the wider Horn region’s health risks from floods and disrupted services. Health System Links: Japan and WFP strengthen health and education in Somalia, supporting services beyond clinics. One Health Focus: A Somalia-focused report highlights antimicrobial resistance risks, calling out surveillance gaps and stewardship barriers. Community & Care: A Mogadishu court case and other regional legal updates appear this week, but the clearest health takeaways are the funding, nutrition, and disease-prevention moves affecting Somalia.