Ebola Preparedness: Somalia is bracing for a possible Ebola spillover as the US imposes temporary travel restrictions on people linked to the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, while WHO and Africa CDC warn several countries—including Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia—remain at heightened risk; local officials say major land-border screening and detection facilities are still limited, even as health ministries urge vigilance. Regional Health Security Funding: IGAD launched a $31.9 million PREPARE project to strengthen cross-border pandemic response across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, with WHO leading implementation and IFRC delivering support, focusing on surveillance, labs, trained health workers and coordination. Humanitarian Pressure on Health: Aid agencies warn Somalia is nearing a humanitarian catastrophe, with 6.5 million people facing acute food insecurity and 1.8 million children suffering acute malnutrition—conditions that can quickly worsen disease risk. Play-Based Child Support: The LEGO Foundation pledged $97 million to expand International Rescue Committee programs using play-based learning for conflict-affected children across East Africa and includes Somalia among potential focus areas. Care Decisions in Somalia: A Somalia-focused report highlights why families may refuse mechanical ventilation in intensive care, driven by fear, cost anxiety and mistrust—underscoring the need for clearer communication and affordability.