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One in five pregnant women in eastern Chad are malnourished amid funding cuts
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Médecins Sans Frontières , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The issue is exacerbated by funding cuts, which have limited access to food distributions.
Malnutrition is a significant concern for pregnant women in eastern Chad, with a substantial number affected. The issue is exacerbated by funding cuts, which have limited access to food distributions. Host communities, which make up a large proportion of those in need, are often excluded from receiving aid due to strict rules.
Further details on the situation and calls for action from organizations such as MSF are available from ReliefWeb, including information on the need for international donors to support response plans and ensure access to essential services for both refugees and host communities.
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Category: disaster Published: July 31, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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