Somalia Dengue Outbreak DREF Response - DREF Operation (MDRSO026)

Somalia is experiencing a significant dengue fever outbreak, with Somaliland officially declaring an emergency on 24 February 2026. Over 1,442 cases were reported in a single epidemiological week, concentrated in Togdheer, Maroodi-jeh, and Sahil regions, with ongoing drought and funding cuts compounding the humanitarian crisis. The Red Cross has activated a DREF operation to support outbreak response.