Walid Abdulkadir Osman

The empty shell syndrome in Somalia’s aid‑driven health system and the pediatric malnutrition crisis

Abstract In early 2026, Somalia reached a critical threshold in pediatric malnutrition, with admissions hitting five-year highs. This surge is exacerbated by the simultaneous closure of nearly 500 nutrition clinics due to international funding cuts and a sharp, conflict-driven ri...