August 4, 2025

Malnutrition

General World

Heartbreak in Gaza as Two Infants Die of Starvation Amid Ongoing Blockade – Hundreds More at Risk

A tragic and deeply emotional scene has emerged from war-ravaged Gaza, where two Palestinian infants, a five-month-old and a 10-day-old newborn, have reportedly died from severe malnutrition as humanitarian access remains heavily restricted due to the continued Israeli blockade. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the heartbreaking deaths occurred as a result of prolonged shortages

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General Malnutrition

EU Allocates N900 Million to Combat Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria | June 16 2025 The European Union (EU) has announced the allocation of ₦900 million to support efforts aimed at addressing malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, where millions of children face life-threatening nutritional deficiencies. The funding, according to a statement from the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, will be directed toward scaling up

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General Health

Nigeria Battles Alarming Malnutrition Crisis as Over Two Million Children Suffer — Second Highest Globally

Nigeria is facing a deepening nutrition emergency, with over two million children currently suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the second highest burden globally, according to data from UNICEF and health experts monitoring child welfare in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disturbing figure highlights a growing crisis that threatens the lives and future of millions of Nigerian children,

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