Cleft Care in Somalia: Qatar Charity launched “Creating Smiles” with Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Well Care Specialised Hospital to give free cleft lip and palate treatment to 72 children and adults, including corrective surgery and follow-up care. Flood Risk Watch: Somalia’s disaster agency SoDMA warned that the 2026 Deyr rains (Oct–Dec) could bring heavier flooding under Super El Niño, flagging 29 high-risk districts across 14 regions for riverine and flash floods. Migrant Health & Safety: IOM repatriated 171 Somali migrants stranded in Libya, including three minors, with immediate post-arrival assistance after reports of exploitation and abuse. Community Health & Water: Kenya Defence Forces working with AUSSOM delivered medical outreach and clean drinking water in Hoosingo, plus hygiene and disease-prevention education. Sports Medicine Training: Somalia joined the fifth Arab Military Sports Medicine seminar in Doha, supporting military fitness and medical-sports cooperation. Healthcare System Pressure: Somalia’s House of the People suspended a monthly $100 deduction from lawmakers’ salaries tied to an MPs’ welfare fund, shifting to a one-time $200 funeral/condolence support model. Regional Security Impact: South West State warned civilians to avoid areas held by Laftagareen-aligned forces or al-Shabaab, as airstrikes hit Baidoa outskirts.