Flood Preparedness: Somalia’s disaster agency (SoDMA) brought together government health officials, private hospitals and medical groups to coordinate emergency care ahead of possible Super El Niño rains, aiming for a unified medical response and faster action in flood-hit areas. Humanitarian Funding Pressure: Aid cuts are set to harm lives and livelihoods in Somalia, with warnings that reduced support can leave clinics and communities unable to cope when crises hit. Nutrition & Hunger Trends: Global hunger is easing but remains fragile; Somalia and Africa still face high food insecurity, and nutrition progress for women and children is too slow, raising risks of setbacks. Health System Strain from Security: Reports of armed attacks and ongoing instability across the region continue to disrupt safety and access to care, including injuries requiring hospital treatment. AU Mission Support: AUSSOM leadership met U.S. officials to discuss the mission’s mandate and Somalia’s security situation, with concerns that reduced external support could affect medical and logistics services. Youth & Health Access: Somalia’s cabinet ratified the Africa Youth Charter, which includes commitments to quality education and healthcare for young people.