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South Sudan: Mortality and Child Malnutrition in Maiwut County, Upper Nile State - March 2026
By REACH Initiative at ReliefWeb
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
. Key Messages • Acute malnutrition remained at a critical level in Maiwut, with a Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) prevalence of 15.1% weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ), exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency threshold (15%). • Combined GAM reached 18.1%, indicating a high burden of a
Key takeaway 1% weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ), exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency threshold (15%).
Why this matters
The critical level of acute malnutrition in Maiwut County, with a Global Acute Malnutrition prevalence exceeding the World Health Organization's emergency threshold, highlights the need for targeted humanitarian interventions. The high burden of acute malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months, combined with poor water and sanitation conditions, increases the risk of disease and malnutrition. The reliance on unimproved sources of water and lack of water treatment contributes to this risk, underscoring the importance of addressing WASH conditions. The survey's findings will inform humanitarian planning and resource mobilization, prioritizing interventions to support vulnerable populations. The fact that nearly 25% of households have a poor food consumption score and rely heavily on emergency and crisis livelihood coping strategies suggests a need for sustained support to address food insecurity. Faith-based organizations and Christian charities may play a crucial role in providing emergency aid and supporting long-term recovery efforts in Maiwut County.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Key Messages • Acute malnutrition remained at a critical level in Maiwut, with a Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) prevalence of 15.1% weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ), exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency threshold (15%). • Combined GAM reached 18.1%, indicating a high burden of a
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