Severe Child Malnutrition Surges by 60% in Somalia as Health System Falters
April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
MONROVIA, California, April 28 -- World Vision International issued the following news release:
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Severe Child Malnutrition Surges by 60% in Somalia as Health System Falters
World Vision-supported health facilities across Somalia have recorded a sharp increase in the number of children admitted with severe malnutrition. Between January and March, more than 3,500 children were diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition--marking a 60% rise compared to the s . . .
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Severe Child Malnutrition Surges by 60% in Somalia as Health System Falters
World Vision-supported health facilities across Somalia have recorded a sharp increase in the number of children admitted with severe malnutrition. Between January and March, more than 3,500 children were diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition--marking a 60% rise compared to the s . . .