South Sudan: Lives of Malnourished Children At Risk With Upsurge in Violence in South Sudan

UNICEF warns that over 450,000 children face malnutrition amid escalating violence in South Sudan

‘A malnourished child without treatment is 12 times more likely to die,’ says UNICEF country representative - Anadolu Ajansı

South Sudan: Almost half a million children in danger of malnutrition

With the violence escalating, UNICEF reports that more than 450,000 children are currently at risk of acute malnutrition in South Sudan. The organization's representative in the country appeals for “rapid, unimpeded, and safe access for humanitarian aid and workers to reach highly vulnerable displaced groups.” Read all

South Sudan: Lives of Malnourished Children At Risk With Upsurge in Violence in South Sudan

Juba/New York -- More than 450,000 children are at risk of acute malnutrition as the hostilities are causing mass displacement and halting of critical health and nutrition services in Jonglei state, warned UNICEF in South Sudan.

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More than 450,000 children in South Sudan are at risk of acute malnutrition as a surge in violence disrupts health and nutrition services, the UN children’s agency (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.