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Mother in Somalia Carried Daughter to Hospital Nearly 90 km Away for Three Days

12 October 2026 · Single source · Edition 18

A mother in Somalia carried her sick daughter for three days, traveling nearly 90 kilometers to reach a hospital for treatment. This difficult journey illustrates the critical lack of accessible healthcare and the severe impact of child malnutrition in the region. The incident draws attention to the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Somalia.

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