The year-long war has severely impacted the delivery of humanitarian supplies, leaving countless women and children without access to vital food and nutritional support. Acute malnutrition poses a life-threatening risk, as malnourished children are up to 11 times more likely to die compared to well-nourished children. UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated, "Children in Sudan are experiencing horrific violence, displacement, and trauma, and now face potential famine. Conflict parties must urgently allow humanitarian access so children can receive food, water, medical care, and shelter. Data gaps themselves indicate a lack of critical humanitarian access in the hardest-hit areas.

Source: Egypt Today June 05, 2024 10:55 UTC