Summary
Somalia is experiencing a severe health and nutrition crisis due to failed rainy seasons, high water costs, and reduced humanitarian aid. Many children show signs of malnutrition and preventable diseases like measles and diarrhea. Displacement camps have poor access to clean water, worsening the situation.
Key Facts
- Somalia faces a health emergency with rising malnutrition and preventable diseases.
- Failed rainy seasons and high water prices contribute to the crisis.
- Humanitarian aid to Somalia has decreased significantly.
- Over 3.3 million people are displaced and living in crowded camps.
- The cost of water in camps is very high, making it hard for families to afford.
- MSF reported a significant increase in child malnutrition admissions in October.
- Water shortages led MSF to start emergency deliveries of safe drinking water.
