SIDRA survey data shows that the average cost of seeking medical treatment abroad from #Puntland is USD 8,543. The highest accommodation cost recorded was USD 30,000, and some healthcare expenditures reached as high as USD 40,000.

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🆕Policy Brief

#Somalia faces serious digital security threats, as weak legal enforcement, limited technical infrastructure, and a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals continue to undermine the country’s ability to detect, manage and respond to cyber risks.

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A total of 121 health and nutrition sites, including health centers, ICCM sites, mobile clinics, district hospital, stabilization centers, and primary health units, have been affected by USAID funding cuts. These facilities in #Somalia served 817,321 people.

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Economic hardships, including poverty, unemployment, environmental crises, and the depletion of marine resources due to illegal fishing, drive coastal communities in #Somalia to engage in piracy as a survival strategy. #SIDRAPublication #Piracy

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Environmental degradation in #Somalia significantly contributes to the occurrence and severity of drought by depleting natural resources essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting livelihoods. #SIDRAPublication #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalDegradation

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#Somalia is among the 20 countries with the highest rates of zero-dose children, with a fragile health system hindering vaccine access. #SIDRAPublication #WorldPolioDay

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Our recently published policy brief found that #Somalia is facing a funding shortfall of USD 183.36 million, impacting nationwide programs in food security, health and nutrition, education, WASH, protection, and research.

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