Hargeisa Fever Outbreak: A severe fever wave is spreading fast across Somaliland’s capital, with reports of dengue-like illness and rising deaths, including a mother and young son dying days apart—raising urgent questions about response capacity and public protection. Diabetes’s Hidden Toll: In Gabiley, one family says diabetes pushed the breadwinner out of work, cutting meals and income after months of symptoms before diagnosis at hospital. Maternal Care Safety: A commentary highlights how consent-related delays after reaching facilities can become a patient safety risk in emergency obstetric care, calling for stronger governance at the point of care. Somaliland Health Focus—Reproductive Health: Analysis of Somalia’s contraception gap points to low modern use, high unmet need for birth spacing, and how insecurity and health literacy gaps fuel myths and service distrust. Regional Health Context: Coverage also flags Ebola crisis lessons from eastern Congo and how weak early recognition and capacity can worsen outbreaks.