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Uganda Food Security Outlook: Needs to remain high among refugees and poor households in Karamoja, June 2026 - January 2027
By Famine Early Warning System Network ReliefWeb
· July 13, 2026
· 5 min read
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan . Key Messages FEWS NET projects 2.5-2.99 million people will need food assistance between June and January 2027, with widespread Stressed (IPC Phase 2) and worse outcomes across most of Uganda. Needs are expected to peak between Septe
Key takeaway 99 million people will need food assistance between June and January 2027, with widespread Stressed (IPC Phase 2) and worse outcomes across most of Uganda.
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Category: disaster Published: July 13, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 5 min
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