Addis Abeba – As malnutrition rates surge beyond emergency levels in many areas of Ethiopia, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) called for the immediate resumption of food distributions, which were suspended across Ethiopia in early June 2023. The suspension of food distributions comes in the context of investigations into the widespread diversion of food aid. Initially, food distributions were suspended in Tigray alone, but were later extended across the country. The suspension of food distributions follows months in which food distributions were infrequent and irregular – a situation that contributed to the high rates of malnutrition witnessed in our facilities. It is essential to resume full and regular food distributions as a matter of urgency, while improving communication about where and when distributions will take place.

Source: Ethiopian News July 07, 2023 16:38 UTC