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Baltimore mother charged after six children found neglected and malnourished
crime1 month ago

Baltimore mother charged after six children found neglected and malnourished

A Baltimore mother, Teonna Brown, 34, faces six counts of child neglect after six children ages 1 to 9 were found home alone in an unsafe, malnourished state on East Monument Street. Bail was denied; the oldest child was placed with a grandmother while the others went to an aunt. The house was described as lacking electricity, food, water, and proper clothing, with the property later condemned. The city is reviewing oversight of a crisis-housing program as the mayor demands answers and investigators probe how the situation was missed.

WHO acknowledges noma as a neglected tropical disease
health2 years ago

WHO acknowledges noma as a neglected tropical disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face, as a neglected tropical disease (NTD). Noma primarily affects malnourished young children in regions of extreme poverty and can lead to death or severe disfigurement. The inclusion of noma in the NTD list aims to raise global awareness, stimulate funding, and improve efforts to control the disease. Early detection and treatment are crucial, with interventions targeting underserved populations. The recognition of noma as an NTD highlights the need to address the social markers of extreme poverty and malnutrition that contribute to its prevalence.

Sudan Conflict Escalates, Posing Dire Threat to Entire Country
conflicthumanitarian-crisis3 years ago

Sudan Conflict Escalates, Posing Dire Threat to Entire Country

The United Nations has warned that the conflict in Sudan is fueling a humanitarian crisis of "epic proportions," with hundreds of thousands of malnourished children at risk of dying. The war and hunger are threatening to consume the entire country, with concerns about the safety of civilians in the breadbasket region of Gezira state. Over 4.6 million people have been displaced since the fighting broke out in April, and food stocks have been depleted in some areas. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who commands the Sudanese army, is set to visit Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss the war and prospects for peace.