Health in Somalia:

The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Somalia is not as high as in many African nations. It is estimated that there are about 43,000 people living with the condition in the country.

Health institutions are almost non-existent mainly caused by civil wars which led to an exodus of trained professionals and the destruction of health facilities. Current problems facing the health sector include a lack of skilled staff, facilities and limited support from the government which is yet to fully assert itself in the country. There is a high prevalence of hygiene related illnesses such as diarrhea and typhoid as well as malnutrition. Safe drinking water is hard to come.