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malnutrition
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics26 days ago
Ghana Nutrition Experts Urge Parliament to Fund Malnutrition Commitments
Nutrition experts called on Ghana's Parliament to meet international nutrition pledges and add therapeutic foods to the national insurance scheme. The appeal came at a roundtable in Accra organized by a non-governmental group.
thesouthafrican.compolitics26 days ago
South Africa Human Rights Commission Examines National Food Systems
The commission held an inquiry into food production and access. Testimony indicated that national output meets population needs while malnutrition deaths and food insecurity persist.
nbcnews.comworld27 days ago
22 Gray Whales Found Dead on Washington Coast This Year
State wildlife officials recorded 22 gray whale strandings along Washington beaches and Puget Sound through mid-May. Malnutrition was the leading cause in examined animals, with some also showing ship-strike or entanglement injuries.
app.buzzsumo.comscience28 days ago
Gray Whale Strandings Rise Along Washington Coast This Spring
Twenty-two gray whale carcasses have been found along the Washington coast this spring. Researchers link the increase to malnutrition and vessel collisions. The eastern North Pacific population has declined from about 27,000 in 2016 to roughly 13,000 last year.
The Independentscience38 days ago
Over 40% of Sudan Population Faces Acute Food Insecurity Through May
A global hunger monitoring group reported that more than 40% of Sudan's population is experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity through May. The group said conditions are expected to worsen during the June-September lean season, with 825,000 children under 5 projected to…
naturalnews.comworld40 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Closure Delays Nutrition Supplies for Somali Children
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war in the Middle East in late February has doubled shipping times for therapeutic nutrition products used to treat severe acute malnutrition in Somalia. Delivery times for therapeutic milk and Ready to Use Therapeutic…
Al Jazeeraworld45 days ago
Drought, Conflict and Aid Cuts Drive Hunger in Southern Somalia
Three failed rainy seasons have doubled malnutrition rates in Somalia, forcing more than 300,000 people from their homes since January. International aid organizations have halted operations in Kismayo displacement camps following U.S. funding reductions ordered last year.
thenation.comworld45 days ago
Doctors Without Borders Accuses Israel of Restricting Aid Creating Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza
Doctors Without Borders released a report stating Israel deliberately restricted food and aid in Gaza between late 2024 and early 2026, resulting in a malnutrition crisis affecting infants, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. The medical charity also examined operations of…
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washingtonpost.comworld49 days ago
Somalia Faces Severe Drought Impacting 5 Million, with Half a Million Displaced and Aid Coverage Below 25%
Severe drought persists across Somalia, leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition and displacement as of early April 2026. At least two million people face acute hunger, with aid delivery falling short in priority areas. Rising fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict exacerba…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld52 days ago
South Sudan Hunger Crisis Affects 7.8 Million Amid Conflict and Displacement
Millions in South Sudan face emergency hunger levels due to conflict, flooding, and economic shocks. The World Food Programme delivers aid to hard-to-reach areas, but access challenges persist. Personal stories highlight severe malnutrition among displaced families, especially wo…
Al Jazeeraworld52 days ago
Caesarean Sections Reach 25% of Births in Gaza
The number of caesarean births in Gaza has risen by about 2 percent since the war began, now accounting for a quarter of all deliveries, amid challenges like malnutrition and medical shortages. Personal stories highlight anemia, infections and psychological strain on pregnant wom…
Kate Holt/AusAID / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world56 days ago
WFP Delivers Full Food Rations to Over 1 Million in Gaza Amid Widespread Insecurity
The World Food Programme has ramped up operations in Gaza, reaching over 1 million people monthly amid widespread food insecurity. Data shows 77% of the population affected, with projections of acute malnutrition for children and women through April 2026. A ceasefire enables acce…
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vaticannews.vaworld60 days ago
South Sudan Conflict Escalates with Impacts on Humanitarian Aid Delivery
Fighting in South Sudan has intensified since March 2025, leading to restrictions on humanitarian access. Aid organizations report theft, looting, and destruction of resources intended for civilians. The United Nations estimates that 10 million people require assistance amid risi…
csmonitor.comworld67 days ago
$110 Million in Private Funding Supports 80 Former USAID Projects in 2025
Project Resource Optimization connected $110 million from private donors to former USAID projects by the end of 2025, fully funding 80 initiatives. Small family foundations and large unexpected donations supported efforts including clean water and malnutrition screening in Nigeri…