UNGA Health & Aid Pressure: Somalia’s president warned that trust in the UN won’t return without results, as hunger and malnutrition risks grow, with IPC projecting 5.4 million people facing crisis hunger or worse (including 1.5 million in emergency) and acute malnutrition treatment needs for 1.92 million under-fives. Climate & Disease Risk: The same IPC update flags El Niño-linked flooding could hit up to 3.4 million people, worsening displacement and raising the odds of disease outbreaks. Economic Strain That Hits Health: Strait of Hormuz disruptions cut Somalia’s customs revenue by about 40%, pushing up food and fuel prices and adding pressure to already fragile services. Care for Soldiers’ Families: Somali lawmakers summoned the defense minister and army chief over reported cuts to benefits for retired and disabled soldiers and families of those killed in combat, raising concerns for vulnerable households. Maternal Health Systems: A UNGA-side panel stressed that medical innovations only help if frontline staff are trained and facilities can actually use new tools—citing postpartum hemorrhage detection devices left unused in Wajir. Maritime Safety: A boat capsized off Lamu, with six rescued and four missing, while survivors were taken to Kiwayu dispensary for checks.