Breastfeeding Policy Boost: Somalia, with UNICEF and WHO, has launched national Breast-milk Substitutes (BMS) Regulations to tightly control formula marketing and protect infant health during World Breastfeeding Week. Maternal & Newborn Health Under Strain: New data tied to aid cuts shows newborn deaths in sub-Saharan Africa rising sharply among the most vulnerable, with neonatal mortality up 81% (2025–2026) in refugee populations. Malaria Risk Shifts with Climate: A Nature study says climate change is “moving” childhood malaria—raising risk in southern and East Africa while easing it in today’s hottest hotspots. Somalia Funding Delays: A portfolio review says Somalia has about $1.07bn undisbursed (nearly 35% of an active World Bank portfolio), with health disbursing faster than sectors like education, energy, fisheries, and digital tech. Refugee Governance in Focus: Garissa County and UNHCR discuss a formal partnership to strengthen refugee governance, legislative oversight, and support for host communities. El Niño Preparedness: The AU urges countries to prepare for a likely very strong El Niño, warning of floods, drought, disease outbreaks, and rising humanitarian needs.