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Children in Sudan's el-Fasher starving' after 500 days of siege: UNICEF

Children in el-Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and severe violence; hundreds of thousands remain cut off from aid and protection under a prolonged siege.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

5 days ago

Doctors in Gaza say patients' protruding ribs and bony limbs offer evidence of malnutrition

Parts of Gaza are in famine, widespread severe malnutrition is causing deaths and acute child malnutrition amid disputed aid access.

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World news

Israeli attacks kill 37 in Gaza as more Palestinians die from starvation

World news

Abdullah left Gaza for treatment in Turkiye, but it was too late

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US news

The Free Press Reports Gaza's Starving Children Have Pre-Existing Condition Of Being Bombed By Israel | Defector

Food & drink

Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away': the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza

World politics

One in five children in Gaza City malnourished, UN warns Middle East crisis live

Malnutrition in Gaza City has reached 21.5%, with many children requiring acute treatment amidst rising violence and political tensions.

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2 weeks ago

Israeli forces kill 21 aid seekers as Gaza starvation death toll rises

Israeli attacks have resulted in at least 39 deaths in Gaza in 24 hours, largely contextualized by starvation and lack of humanitarian aid.

5 days ago

World news

Israeli attacks kill 37 in Gaza as more Palestinians die from starvation

World news

Abdullah left Gaza for treatment in Turkiye, but it was too late

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US news

The Free Press Reports Gaza's Starving Children Have Pre-Existing Condition Of Being Bombed By Israel | Defector

Food & drink

Too hungry to think, too weak to sit upright. Concentration slips away': the struggle to stay focussed as an academic in Gaza

World politics

One in five children in Gaza City malnourished, UN warns Middle East crisis live

2 weeks ago

Gadgets

Israeli forces kill 21 aid seekers as Gaza starvation death toll rises

David Nabarro obituary: global-health leader who fought malnutrition, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19

David Nabarro led global health responses—malnutrition, malaria, Ebola, COVID-19—advocated nutrition and sustainable development, and built partnerships at DFID, WHO and the UN.

World news

Malnourished Palestinian woman dies in Italy after Gaza evacuation

A 20-year-old Palestinian woman suffering from severe malnutrition died in Italy after being evacuated from Gaza.

Public health

2 weeks ago

No more food': In northern Nigeria, US funding cuts bite for aid groups

Organizations like the World Food Programme are reducing or stopping aid operations in northeastern Nigeria, worsening malnutrition among children.

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

South Bay horse ranch manager charged with animal cruelty after horse's death

A horse died of malnutrition and heat stroke under the care of Chaparral Ranch's manager, prompting animal cruelty charges.

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Public health

MSF overwhelmed' in Ethiopia's southwest following aid cuts

World news

UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia

Public health

MSF overwhelmed' in Ethiopia's southwest following aid cuts

World news

UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia

WFP suspends aid to 650,000 malnourished in Ethiopia amid funding crisis.

3.6 million people are at risk of losing food aid due to lack of support.

Funding shortfalls linked to US aid cuts and ongoing conflicts.

'We Are Sentenced to Live Like This'

A mother in a refugee camp faces severe malnutrition risk for her child and struggles to secure sufficient food aid.

UN warns of food insecurity in northern Nigeria DW 08/05/2025

The United Nations has described a looming hunger crisis in northern Nigeria as "unprecedented," with analysts estimating that at least 5 million children are already suffering from acute malnutrition. This is despite northern Nigeria traditionally being the nation's agricultural heartland, producing maize, millet, and sorghum.

Agriculture

What starvation' really means, for the human body and for Gaza

Starvation is one of the most undignified and barbaric ways to kill. It's intended to be protracted and to maximize suffering.

Public health

fromMedievalists.net

4 weeks ago

What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health - Medievalists.net

Malnutrition in early life may have increased resilience to the Black Death despite causing long-term health issues.

Germany news

Middle East updates: Germany says Gaza aid 'insufficient' DW 08/02/2025

Germany's Bundeswehr delivered 9.6 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Malnutrition in Nigeria killed 652 children in past six months, MSF says

Funding cuts by international donors have resulted in 652 child deaths from malnutrition in Katsina, Nigeria.

Public health

fromIrish Independent

'Their little bodies are shutting down' - Gaza on brink of total collapse as mass starvation ravages every corner of society

Doctors and journalists in Gaza suffer severe hunger, impairing their ability to function during a worsening crisis.

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Public health

German humanitarian aid: NGO focuses on Gaza, Sudan, Syria DW 07/24/2025

Public health

German humanitarian aid: NGO focus on Gaza, Sudan, Syria DW 07/24/2025

Public health

German humanitarian aid: NGO focuses on Gaza, Sudan, Syria DW 07/24/2025

Public health

German humanitarian aid: NGO focus on Gaza, Sudan, Syria DW 07/24/2025

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fromIrish Independent

The Irish Independent's View: No child should beg for heaven to escape hunger hell in Gaza

Children express a desire to go to heaven due to hunger. Malnutrition and fatalities rise among Palestinians, impacting vulnerable populations, including children.

Public health

fromWIRED

'People Are Going to Die': A Malnutrition Crisis Looms in the Wake of USAID Cuts

Edesia laid off 10% of its staff due to USAID cuts and is still owed payments for 2024 orders.

fromPsychology Today

2 months ago

How Poverty Reduces Cognitive Performance

Poverty impacts cognitive performance, reducing intelligence significantly due to malnutrition and financial stress.

2 months ago

Turkey sees sharp rise in obesity DW 06/01/2025

"Malnutrition can stunt growth and lead to obesity," she said, pointing to a 2022 study by the Turkish Statistical Institute showing that 62.4% of children in Turkey predominantly eat bread and pasta.

Public health

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Healthcare

Healthcare System Collapses in Sudan's Capital

Health

No hospitals: How war collapsed one city's health care system

Health

After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance

Healthcare

Healthcare System Collapses in Sudan's Capital

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has severely impacted healthcare, leaving millions without essential medical services.

Health

No hospitals: How war collapsed one city's health care system

The civil war in Sudan has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children's health.

Health

After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has escalated, leaving millions displaced and in urgent need of aid.

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It's time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

The current food system is designed for mass production, leading to severe health issues and environmental damage.

A radical overhaul of the food system is necessary to prioritize health over profit.

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Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN

Over 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024 due to conflict, weather extremes, and economic shocks.

The rise in global hunger levels continues for the sixth consecutive year.

US news

Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts

RUTFs like Plumpy'Nut are vital for treating malnourished children, but distribution challenges hinder aid efforts.

fromThe Atlantic