Malnutrition levels in parts of the local area are critically high, with a third of provinces affected. This has raised concerns about the health and wellbeing of children in these regions. Critical levels of child acute malnutrition have been reported in 12 provinces, indicating a need for urgent treatment.

The situation is expected to worsen in the coming months, particularly between July and October. Further information on the malnutrition crisis and its impact on local communities is available from the World Food Programme and its partners, who are working to address the issue and provide support to those affected.