AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChild Nutrition: A mother’s three-day journey with her severely malnourished daughter highlights a national emergency: 1.92 million Somali children are projected to suffer acute malnutrition by June 2027, including 433,000 at risk of severe malnutrition. Expected El Niño flooding could further disrupt access to care. Mental Health: Somalia has launched its first national mental health policy, for 2026–2030, aiming to expand services, build awareness and reduce stigma. Conflict and Care: UN officials urged an end to fighting in Baidoa; clashes sent 69 wounded people, including five children, to hospital and damaged a health facility. Outbreak Preparedness: Somalia approved an Ebola preparedness plan and screened travelers after Kenya reported an imported case; emergency funding has also helped keep nearly 600 health facilities open.
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