BEIRUT: An additional 700,000 children in Syria face hunger because of the country’s badly damaged economy and the impact of coronavirus restrictions, an international aid group warned on Tuesday. Save the Children said an unprecedented number of children in Syria are now battling soaring malnutrition rates. It said at least one in eight children in Syria currently suffer lifelong risks for children, including stunting or chronic malnutrition. Save the Children will be distributing food parcels with fresh fruit and vegetables in northern Syria, targeting pregnant women and new mothers, to combat hidden hunger in children and mothers. The international humanitarian organization also supports young children across Syria, providing dietary advice, and screening for malnutrition.

Source: Manila Times September 29, 2020 09:00 UTC