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The Horn of Africa is facing its worst health crisis in recent history due to increased disease outbreaks and climate-related health emergencies, exacerbating the already dire situation of 47 million people facing acute hunger.

The region is currently experiencing the worst drought in 40 years, with a fifth consecutive rainy season failure anticipated, and some areas are also dealing with flooding and conflict. Many people have lost their livelihoods and are relying on assistance to meet their basic needs.

Baidoa district in Somalia is particularly affected by the drought, with high numbers of internally displaced persons and a healthcare system struggling to provide for them. The World Health Organization is providing health and nutrition services to the vulnerable population through local Rapid Response Teams and Community Health Workers.

The consortium predicts that by April 2023, over half of the country’s population, or 8 million Somalis, could be going hungry and 700,000 at risk of starvation.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Russia

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An Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Airbus A320 flying from St. Petersburg to Baku was forced to return shortly after takeoff due to a technical fuselage failure. The aircraft, carrying 155 passengers, made an emergency landing at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg.

AZAL said the crew followed safety procedures, burning excess fuel before landing. Emergency teams at the airport were placed on alert, and the plane landed safely at around 04:43 Baku time, veering slightly off the runway. All passengers were safely evacuated without injuries.

The airline sent another aircraft to St. Petersburg to complete the passengers’ journey to Azerbaijan.

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