Levels of acute malnutrition in Somalia have risen for two consecutive years. From January–December 2026, an estimated 1.84 million children aged 6–59 months are expected to suffer acute malnutrition, including 483,000 cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) that require urgent treatment.  Between February and March 2026, 38 out of 48 analysed areas are classified in IPC Acute Malnutrition (AMN) Phase 3 or above, including 21 areas in IPC AMN Phase 4 (Critical), characterised by widespread wasting among children and death from preventable diseases. A further deterioration is expected between April and June 2026 when 45 out of 48 areas will be classified in IPC AMN Phases 3 and 4. 

• Advocate for funding to support effective nutrition responses across the country.
• Sustain and expand lifesaving nutrition assistance, ensuring consistent treatment of acute malnutrition and supplementation in rural and internally displaced communities.
• Rationalise health and nutrition services to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and ensure equitable coverage across urban, rural, and underserved areas.
• Advocate for MIYCAN interventions to address both immediate and underlying causes of acute malnutrition, with emphasis on promoting optimal infant and young child feeding practices.
• Adopt a multi-sector approach, linking nutrition with food security, health, and WASH programmes to address underlying causes of malnutrition.