Qurdubey Village in the Gedo region of Somalia is situated alongside the Jubba River and serves as a haven for a large population of internally displaced persons (IDPs). These families were compelled to leave their homes due to the devastating 2021-2023 drought, ongoing clan conflicts, and widespread insecurity. The conditions in the displacement camps are dire, with inadequate sanitation and hygiene leading to a widespread prevalence of acute watery diseases, particularly among children. The...

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