Food Crisis Escalates as 1.9 Million Face Acute Malnutrition Risk

A recent report from the Global Network Against Food Crisis reveals a staggering rise in food insecurity, with 1.9 million people projected to face acute malnutrition in 2024—a significant increase from 705,000 last year, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday.

The Global Report on Food Crises highlights the Gaza Strip as the epicenter of this crisis, where all 2.2 million residents urgently need food and livelihood assistance. The report indicates that half of Gaza’s population is now classified in the “Catastrophe” category (IPC Phase 5), up from a quarter just months earlier.

Sudan is also grappling with ongoing famine, affecting 25.6 million people during the June–September lean season, a 26% rise from 2023. The conflict has forced over 2 million individuals to flee to neighboring countries like Chad and South Sudan.

While some nations, including Afghanistan and Kenya, have seen a decrease in food insecurity, others like Nigeria and Ethiopia report worsening conditions, with over 1 million more people facing acute food shortages compared to last year.