When Life-Saving Treatment Disappears: The Coming Crisis in Child Malnutrition

When Life-Saving Treatment Disappears: The Coming Crisis in Child Malnutrition

A young boy in Mozambique sleeps next to a bag of food aid donated by USAID and distributed by the UN’s World Food Programme. Credit: WFP/Rein SkullerudBy Heather StobaughNEW YORK, Jun 30 2025 (IPS) On July 1st, USAID officially shuts down and transfers operations to the U.S. State Department. Amid growing uncertainty about the future of U.S. foreign assistance structures and funding, supply chains that deliver life-saving treatment to malnouris…

Wasted Away: The Malnutrition Crisis in Katsina

On The Crisis Room, we’re sounding the alarm. This week: a powerful conversation with MSF on Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis—where aid workers fight to save lives on the edge. But we’re not stopping there. In the coming episodes, we will dig into the tangled roots of insecurity, mass displacement, and how climate change fuels conflict across Africa. The stakes are real. Tune in, share, and stay ahead of the story. Hosts: Salma and Salim Guest: Mr …