Piracy & Health Access: Pakistani hostages aboard the MT Honour 25 released a new distress message after 100+ days in Somali pirate captivity, saying many are sick and have no access to medicine, urging Islamabad to push for release. UN Logistics & Care Continuity: UNSOS has started hiring auctioneers to sell mission equipment—vehicles, generators, prefabricated housing, and medical laboratories—as US funding for AUSSOM logistics is set to end by Dec 31, raising fears for ongoing medical evacuation and support. FGM Care Demand: Northern Ireland health services recorded 333 patients seeking treatment for female genital mutilation over five years, with Somalia listed among key source countries for women living in the region. Malaria Risk in Cities: A new insecticide-resistant malaria mosquito (Anopheles stephensi) is spreading across Africa, with experts warning it can drive year-round urban outbreaks where bed nets may be less effective. Food Security Shock: WFP warns strong El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger, with Somalia among countries facing heightened vulnerability. Local Health Outreach: KDF/AUSSOM medical outreach camps in Dhobley and Kismayo provided free consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and essential medicines, targeting women, children, and the elderly.