Hunger Watch: Somalia’s hunger crisis is worsening fast as the World Food Programme says it needs $198 million to respond through Feb 2027, warning that drought, conflict, displacement, and sharply reduced funding are pushing about one third of the population into acute hunger or worse. Nutrition Alarm: WFP says it can only provide “bare minimum” support, with 1.9 million children under 5 projected to suffer acute malnutrition in 2026, including nearly 500,000 needing urgent treatment. Food Security Context: A separate UN-linked report notes Somalia is facing acute food insecurity for about 6 million people, while WFP resources are only a tenth of what they were in 2022 when famine was averted. Health Systems & Access: A workshop in Accra urged countries, including Somalia, to better fold noncommunicable disease care, essential medicines, and diagnostics into Universal Health Coverage reforms. Regional Partnership: Somalia and Türkiye marked 15 years of partnership, with leaders highlighting expanded cooperation that includes healthcare and education. Violence & Health Risks: Humanitarian leaders marked World Humanitarian Day, stressing that aid workers face heightened danger in conflict zones, including Somalia.