Somalia

Outbreaks tracked here

Diphtheria outbreak in sub-Saharan Africa high monitoring
Deaths: 485 media, unverified · Confirmed cases: 10,415 media, unverified · Suspected cases: 13,815 media, unverified

cVDPV2 in Somalia UK TravelHealthPro · 6 Oct 2026
As of 2 October 2026, one circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) environmental sample has been reported in Somalia in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Global Polio US CDC · Level Level 2 · 23 Sept 2026
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines.
Polio: Advice for travellers Government of Canada · Level Level 2 · 9 Sept 2026
Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa US CDC · Level Level 1 · 25 Aug 2026
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease.
Diphtheria: Advice for travellers Government of Canada · Level Level 1 · 22 Jun 2026
Global Measles US CDC · Level Level 1 · 28 May 2025
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for…