The humanitarian situation in Somalia is deteriorating rapidly as aid cuts force widespread closures of health facilities, leaving millions without access to essential care and pushing parts of the country closer to famine, according to a June 11, 2026 statement from CARE International.

Health centre closures across multiple regions have disrupted life-saving services for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children, at a time when nearly two million children are already acutely malnourished. This includes around 500,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition, a condition that can quickly become fatal without treatment. Nearly 50 CARE-supported centres have shut down since January 2026, while around 500 primary healthcare facilities nationwide have reportedly closed due to funding shortages.