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Hundreds of Health, Nutrition Facilities Closed as Somalia's Child Crisis Deepens, UNICEF Warns

23 August 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 13

UNICEF reports that hundreds of health and nutrition facilities in Somalia have been forced to close, exacerbating the country's child crisis. This closure is a direct consequence of aid cuts, leaving many children without essential services.

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