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flag Somalia’s health system faces collapse due to war, funding cuts, and weak services, despite reduced violence.

flag A visit to Somalia’s struggling hospitals reveals a deepening health crisis worsened by war, aid reductions, and weak public services. flag Families like farmer Yusuf Bulle’s travel long distances to access care, as remote areas lack medical infrastructure. flag Key hospitals, including Banadir and De Martino, face severe funding shortfalls after donor cuts, forcing layoffs and reliance on expiring humanitarian contracts. flag Despite fewer al-Shabab attacks, the government prioritizes security over health, spending only $91 million—mostly foreign aid—on the sector. flag Rising cases of preventable diseases like diphtheria and vaccine hesitancy due to fear of violence further strain the system, with health workers warning of a potential collapse without sustained international support.

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