Diphtheria Surge in Somalia Highlights Impact of Vaccine Shortages and Aid Cuts
Published on: Aug. 19, 2025, 1:32 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
In Somalia, the diphtheria crisis has intensified with over 1,600 cases and 87 deaths recorded this year. Vaccine shortages and cuts in U.S. aid have severely hampered response efforts. The outbreak underscores the challenges faced by the country's healthcare system, highlighting the impact of reduced foreign assistance and limited government funding.
