Famine risks rising for Somali children
UNICEF has warned of worsening famine and malnutrition among children in Somalia, where approximately 1.9 million children are expected to suffer from malnutrition this year. There has been a 32% increase in the number of children hospitalized for severe acute malnutrition. The organization confirmed that the closure of 205 health facilities due to lack of aid exacerbates children's suffering and delays treatment, thereby increasing the risk of death. Somalia is facing a severe climate crisis that includes drought, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, and a decline of over 80% in funding allocated to combat malnutrition, all of which contribute to the deterioration of children's health conditions.
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