ASG for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy ERC, Ms. Joyce Msuya and the Deputy DG of the Food and Agriculture Organization Ms. Beth Bechdol visited Somalia from 7 to 9 March.
Four million people in Somalia (21 per cent of the population) are facing Crisis or Emergency food insecurity, according to the latest Integrated Phase Classification (IPC).
Health partners have scaled up response to cholera and together with the Federal Ministry of Health have developed a six-month plan that requires US$5.6 million to implement.
An estimated 1.7 million children aged 6 to 59 months face acute malnutrition in 2024, including 430,000 who are likely to be severely malnourished.
A testament to the resilience and determination of Somali women in the face of adversity. Fatumo & her family endured a decade of displacement due to natural disasters & conflict.
