Provision of Emergency Lifesaving Health Services for drought affected Vulnerable Populations in Rural locations of Baidoa District

About this project

ltpgtBaidoa District in Bay Region is facing a severe health emergency, compounded by recurrent droughts, localized flooding, and mass displacement. The fragile health system has been overwhelmed by outbreaks of diphtheria and measles, which have placed children at extreme risk. According to the Somali Ministry of Health (Dec 2025), more than 1,000 children have been infected with diphtheria and at least 50 have died, with children aged 5–15 most affected. In parallel, MSF reports that Bay Regional Hospital recorded 1,192 consultations, 976 admissions, and 18 deaths from suspected measles between January and November 2025, with 70% of cases among children under five and 95% of families reporting their children were not vaccinated. These outbreaks underscore the urgent need for expanded health services and vaccination coverage in Baidoa’s rural villages.ltbrgtTo respond, SAMA proposes a 10 month Health intervention targeting 7 drought affected rural villages namely Barhanooy, Labatunjerow, Geldheere, Lowiile, Ismoodnoy, El-adow, Bulo-Sagar ltspangtin Baidoa District, directly benefiting 17,280 people with tailored support for the most vulnerable. The project will expand access to life saving primary health care through static facilities and mobile services, ensuring coverage for hard-to-reach communities. Outpatient consultations will be provided, including mental health support for individuals affected by trauma and stress. Pregnant women will receive regular antenatal care,…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Somalia Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Salama Medical Agency

Accountable

Salama Medical Agency

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 27 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SOM-25-R-NGO-38753.

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