Kidney Care Push: Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro ordered free dialysis services and related kidney care after patient complaints, directing the Ministry of Health to procure 15 new dialysis machines and setting up a technical committee to assess Hargeisa General Hospital and other kidney-care facilities. Patient Protests: Days earlier, dozens of kidney patients protested outside the Presidential Palace and the House of Representatives, saying dialysis is inadequate, machines don’t meet demand, and medicine costs are unaffordable. FGM and Visibility: A new report argues that while global attention returns to Somaliland’s recognition debate, girls’ health rights are largely ignored, noting that almost every girl in Somaliland is expected to undergo FGM. Cancer Nutrition Study: A Mogadishu-focused community study links fruit and vegetable dietary practices to cancer prevention, reinforcing the role of everyday nutrition in long-term health. Travel Advisory Debate: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz urged a Somaliland-specific travel advisory, saying the current Somalia Level 4 warning doesn’t reflect conditions in Somaliland. Governance Concerns: An opinion piece alleges telecom and finance monopolies, including Dahabshiil, dominate Somaliland institutions—raising questions that also affect public trust in health spending.