El Niño & Health Services: Heavy rains linked to El Niño have already flooded parts of Mogadishu and disrupted operations at the IRC-supported Ariif Health Centre, with teams assessing damage and whether the facility can keep serving patients as forecasters warn of above-normal rainfall and possible river flooding. Maternal Health in Mogadishu: A new cross-sectional study looks at antenatal care use, maternal satisfaction, and access barriers in Mogadishu, highlighting gaps that can affect outcomes for mothers and babies. Malnutrition Treatment Call: MSF is urging Somalia to restore robust malnutrition treatment across Mudug, warning that care disruptions can worsen child health during high-risk seasons. Security & Care Logistics: The U.S. has agreed to give the UN another year to wind down support for African Union peacekeepers in Somalia, extending the drawdown into 2027—an issue that could affect medical and logistics backing for security operations. Health System Shock from Flooding: With Somalia’s rainy season peaking in October, the risk of flash flooding threatens already-stretched health services and access to care. Somalia–Turkey Health Support: Somali elders and leaders praised Turkey’s long-running assistance, including healthcare and social services, citing support during past drought and famine.