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UN says Madagascar's hunger crisis deepening as malnutrition surges and funding lags
Summary
The UN reported that Madagascar's Grand Sud and Grand Soud regions face a deepening humanitarian crisis after back-to-back droughts, cyclones and disease outbreaks. The briefing said severe funding cuts have forced some partners to suspend operations and that the national response plan calls for nearly $185 million through April 2026, but the
The United Nations said Madagascar is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis in southern regions hit by drought, cyclones and disease outbreaks. The briefing cited the lingering impact of El NiF1o-driven drought and a recent cyclone season, combined with a malaria outbreak and strained health systems, as drivers of a worsening hunger situation.
The spokesperson said the number of people facing…
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