Drought & Nutrition Crisis: The UN says severe drought is worsening in Somalia, affecting about 250,000 people, with 570,000 needing water help and 1.5 million needing food, while acute malnutrition is rising among 400,730 children (97,150 severe). Maternal & Newborn Care: Catholic aid group Trócaire highlights how Kangaroo Mother Care is helping fragile newborns in Dollow Hospital, where specialist services and reliable electricity are limited, stressing it supports—but doesn’t replace—medical treatment. Health System Capacity: A narrative review warns antimicrobial resistance is growing in Somalia’s fragile health system, pointing to healthcare gaps and the need for stronger policy responses. Workforce Health Access: In the US, TPS work permits for people from Somalia and other countries are set to expire soon, raising knock-on risks for staffing in healthcare and other essential services. Women’s Health in Climate Shocks: CARE warns “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, framing it as a women’s health problem as severe weather and aid cuts strain families’ care burdens. Local Health Governance: South West Somalia appoints a new 26-minister cabinet including a health minister, aiming to improve public services and accountability.