Piracy Aftermath & Care: Pakistan says four of the 10 crew affected by the hijacking of MT Honour 25 off Somalia will arrive in Karachi on Saturday, while three Pakistani sailors killed during the Sept. 29 recovery are being repatriated; survivors were moved to Puntland’s Garowe for treatment. Family Support: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Rs12.5m for each bereaved family, plus a house, and free education and healthcare for the children. Humanitarian Funding: The UN released $160m from its emergency fund for crises including Somalia, warning money alone won’t overcome access barriers. Baidoa Health Under Strain: UNICEF and MSF report worsening violence and food crisis impacts in Baidoa, with children dying and health facilities damaged, as fighting disrupts care. Reproductive Health Gap: A new review highlights how insecurity, shortages of health workers, and weak access leave preventable maternal and reproductive harm high in Somalia. WASH & Conflict Link: WASH insecurity mapping flags escalating conflict pressures that can quickly translate into worse health outcomes.