The ongoing drought in Somalia could lead to deadly diseases in the country, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
According to the United Nations health agency, the ongoing drought in Somalia poses a serious health risk.
The organization indicated that the young and old alike are at risk of deadly diseases in the East African nation.
Mamunur Rahman Malik, the WHO Country Representative for Somalia, issued this warning on Friday, July 8.
Malik has urged stakeholders to prioritize health.
Otherwise, he foresees a situation where more people in Somalia die of deadly diseases than hunger or famine.
“Diseases always follow famines,” Malik said.