Somalia's Child Malnutrition Crisis Deepens as Aid Cuts Close Health Centers

UNICEF reports a 32% jump in Somali children arriving at clinics with dangerous malnutrition in early 2026. Over 200 health centers have shut after foreign aid cuts; up to 618 more could close. The US left Somalia out of its $2 billion aid pledge, citing corruption. Nearly 1.9 million children face hunger this year.