Aid Cuts Deepen Somalia Health Crisis

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Somalia’s public health system is facing severe strain after the Trump administration’s shutdown of USAID operations led to over 6,000 health workers losing their jobs and up to 2,000 facilities being affected. Hospitals in Mogadishu report heavy reliance on donor funding as drought, insecurity and reduced foreign support worsen access to care. Officials warn that services for malnutrition, vaccinations and infectious diseases are deteriorating, with many rural areas lacking functioning hospitals.