Somali health centers close due to funding cuts, famine risk rises

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Published: 2026-06-11
Category: world
Source: CARE
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Nearly 500 primary healthcare facilities in Somalia have ceased operations due to severe funding shortages. This closure impacts millions, including vulnerable populations, by cutting off essential medical care. The situation exacerbates an existing humanitarian crisis, with drought and rising costs contributing to a looming famine.

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