Somalia Faces Rising Rift Valley Fever Risk, Threatening Livestock Livelihoods

Somalia is experiencing an increased risk of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a viral disease that primarily affects livestock and can also infect humans. The rising threat poses a significant danger to the livelihoods of pastoralist communities, who heavily rely on livestock for their economic survival. Authorities are concerned about the potential for widespread outbreaks and their humanitarian and economic consequences.