CARE International has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia amid the continued closure of health facilities due to severe funding shortages, resulting in a sharp decline in life-saving services.<\/p>\n
The organization said in a field report that this funding decline has deprived millions of pregnant women, mothers, and children of essential health and nutrition services across the country.<\/p>\n
According to CARE Somalia Report, nearly 50 health and nutrition centres have closed since early 2026 across Puntland, Somaliland, Galmudug, and South West Somalia.<\/p>\n
The report further noted that around 500 primary healthcare facilities nationwide have been forced to shut down due to severe humanitarian funding gaps.<\/p>\n
CARE Somalia Report estimated that nearly two million children are currently acutely malnourished, including about 500,000 suffering from severe acute malnutrition, a life-threatening condition.<\/p>\n
The situation in Galmudug was described as particularly severe, with the closure of 11 health centres and mobile clinics, as well as the suspension of cash assistance and water programmes.<\/p>\n
The organization confirmed that remaining health facilities are under increasing pressure due to rising numbers of critical cases, especially pregnant women traveling long distances in search of care.<\/p>\n
Field testimonies reported by CARE Somalia Report highlighted women who were unable to access treatment after nearby facilities were closed, while child malnutrition cases continued to rise.<\/p>\n
The report noted that the cost of therapeutic nutrition supplies has increased by approximately 44% over the past two years due to supply chain disruptions and rising transport costs.<\/p>\n
According to CARE Somalia Report, about six million people in Somalia are facing acute food insecurity amid declining agricultural output, rising prices, and weakened purchasing power.<\/p>\n
The organization warned that families are being forced into \u201charsh choices,\u201d including reducing meals, withdrawing children from school, and increasing risks of early marriage for girls.<\/p>\n
CARE also emphasized that women and children constitute the majority of internally displaced persons and are disproportionately affected by the collapse of essential services.<\/p>\n
The organization called for urgent increases in humanitarian funding, unimpeded access to affected populations, and stronger support for local humanitarian partners.<\/p>\n
The report concluded that without immediate intervention, Somalia risks further humanitarian deterioration and a wider expansion of the crisis.<\/p>\n
The warning comes amid overlapping drought, climate shocks, insecurity, and economic instability, all of which are deepening vulnerability and increasing the urgency for sustained international humanitarian response to prevent a broader collapse of essential services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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