Baidoa Violence and Health Strain: Fierce fighting between Somali government forces and militias in Baidoa (South West State) has killed at least four civilians and wounded 98, according to Bay Regional Hospital, with the hospital operating under severe pressure (only 40 beds) and facing shortages of essential medicines. Displacement Pressure: Baidoa is home to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict and drought, meaning each new round of clashes quickly turns into a bigger public health emergency. Security Spillover to Care: Doctors Without Borders reported casualties reaching its facilities during the fighting, highlighting how quickly violence disrupts routine medical services. Regional Health Context: Separately, a week of coverage also points to wider health risks for displaced communities across the Horn and beyond, including outbreaks where access to care is limited. Community Resilience Beyond Somalia: Coverage also includes a Somalia-linked story of a charity rescue of migrants off Libya, underscoring how medical needs follow people across borders.