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El Niño Could Push 50 Million More People Into Acute Hunger, WFP Warns
world20 days ago

El Niño Could Push 50 Million More People Into Acute Hunger, WFP Warns

UN agency WFP warns that a developing El Niño could push about 50 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, on top of the 225 million already in crisis, with the worst impacts in Central/South America, the Caribbean and southern Africa and rainfall shortfalls in parts of Asia. If strongest in seven decades, the event—amplified by climate change—could raise food prices and deepen lean seasons; the WFP is using anticipatory relief funded around $80 million, but data gaps and potential price shocks complicate aid as regional harvests and export decisions influence outcomes.

via The Guardian|
#climate-crisis#el-nino#food-security
UN warns hunger could surge in 13 hotspots as famine risk grows
world-news2 months ago

UN warns hunger could surge in 13 hotspots as famine risk grows

UN food agencies FAO and WFP say acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots this year, with Gaza still fragile despite improvement and regions in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and Sudan facing heightened famine risk. About 1.6 million people were acutely food insecure earlier this year (roughly 77% of those analyzed). The agencies urge swift, coordinated international action to scale up aid and protect livelihoods, warning that without intervention millions more could face catastrophic hunger by year’s end. The United States has recently renewed funding to WFP and UNICEF to help respond.

via AP News|
#famine#fao#hunger
House bill would slash food aid for pregnant women and children
politics2 months ago

House bill would slash food aid for pregnant women and children

House lawmakers approved an appropriations bill that would cut about 1.5% from overall federal agriculture spending in FY2027, including a $141 million cut to the WIC program that helps pregnant women and children buy healthy foods, potentially reducing benefits for about 5.4 million people; the Senate has yet to act, and the vote included cross‑party support (four Democrats voted with Republicans to pass, while five Republicans opposed).

via The Washington Post|
#agriculture#budget-cuts#hunger
McCain Warns Funding Gaps Endanger Global Hunger and Security
world2 months ago

McCain Warns Funding Gaps Endanger Global Hunger and Security

Cindy McCain, executive director of the UN World Food Programme, tells Face the Nation that hunger is at record levels and the agency has only about half the funding needed to feed people this year, calling on the US, private sector, and other donors to step up amid multiple looming famines. She discusses the Congo Ebola outbreak, Sudan’s Darfur crisis, Iran–Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and broader Middle East turmoil, noting aid workers are increasingly targeted and humanitarian access is being blocked. McCain criticizes US aid policy shifts and calls for scalable aid, better use of technology, and a field-led leadership to prevent famine from fueling instability and radicalization. She will step down soon and urges her successor to lead with heart and take risks to secure lifesaving aid.

via CBS News|
#aid-workers#funding#global-security
Global hunger reaches record levels as Iran conflict drives prices and aid cuts, says WFP
world2 months ago

Global hunger reaches record levels as Iran conflict drives prices and aid cuts, says WFP

The UN World Food Programme warns 363 million people are at risk of acute hunger, with 45 million due to the Middle East conflict and oil-price spikes; funding has fallen about 40% year on year, forcing cuts to relief programs and thousands of job losses, especially in Afghanistan and Yemen. The Iran war has raised food and transport costs, disrupted aid routes, and threatened fertilizer supplies, risking reduced yields next planting season in East Africa. Two famines occurred in 2025 in Gaza and Sudan, and aid workers face greater danger as norms erode and access is constrained.

via The Guardian|
#famine#funding-cuts#hunger
Savoring food could be the secret to sustainable weight loss
health3 months ago

Savoring food could be the secret to sustainable weight loss

New research suggests weight management depends not just on what you eat but how you think about it: beliefs about a meal can alter hunger hormones like ghrelin and GLP-1, affecting fullness. Labeling foods as 'healthy' can dampen satisfaction and increase intake, while a restraint mindset may trigger overeating later. The takeaway is to trust your body, avoid deprivation language, enjoy mostly unprocessed foods, and allow occasional treats as part of a balanced plan.

via BBC|
#ghrelin#glp-1#health
Somalia on the brink of hunger as climate shocks and conflict bite millions
world4 months ago

Somalia on the brink of hunger as climate shocks and conflict bite millions

Somalia is facing a rapidly worsening hunger crisis driven by three consecutive failed rainy seasons, drought and ongoing conflict. About 6.5 million people are skipping meals, with more than 2 million in IPC Phase 4 and 1.8 million children under five at risk of acute malnutrition; over 3.3 million people have been displaced. Aid funding is woefully short—only about 20% of the $1.42 billion appeal has been received—forcing cuts in services, rising prices, and closures of health facilities as displacement and needs rise.

via Al Jazeera|
#climate-change#displacement#drought
Starvation scandal shakes Ukraine's frontline brigade as leadership faces scrutiny
world4 months ago

Starvation scandal shakes Ukraine's frontline brigade as leadership faces scrutiny

Frontline soldiers in the 14th Brigade near Kharkiv were reportedly starved and drinking rainwater, prompting the Army’s General Staff to remove an army commander and demote another for not reporting the dire conditions. The issue is tied to disrupted logistics due to drone and missile activity across the Oskil River, with the Joint Forces Task Force criticizing long‑term management failures and sending additional supplies as the brigade’s new commander, Colonel Taras Maksimov, takes corrective action and authorities vow to evacuate affected troops and prioritize their health.

via politico.eu|
#14th-brigade#hunger#military-logistics
Ukraine Defends Frontline Hunger Images as Logistics Strain Deepens
world4 months ago

Ukraine Defends Frontline Hunger Images as Logistics Strain Deepens

Viral photos showing four soldiers from Ukraine’s 2nd Mechanized Battalion of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade gaunt and exhausted prompted a Defense Ministry response. The ministry said the brigade commander has taken personal control to address extreme supply issues on a hard-fought Kharkiv front (Kupyansk area), stressing that while logistics are complicated, this is a battlefield reality rather than negligence. Food and water are often delivered on foot or by drone, with ammunition priorities sometimes delaying sustenance and creating deadly trade-offs for frontline troops.

via Kyiv Post|
#defense-ministry#frontline#hunger