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  • Publication | 2026
Somalia: Acute Malnutrition Situation November 2025 to January 2026 and Projections for February to March 2026 and for April to June 2026
Global Food and Nutrition Security

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.