Levels of acute malnutrition in Somalia have risen for two consecutive years. From January–December 2026, an estimated 1.84 million children aged 6–59 months are expected to suffer acute malnutrition, including 483,000 cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) that require urgent treatment.  Bet [...]

Around 72,000 children aged 6 to 59 months and over 19,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women are suffering or expected to suffer from acute malnutrition between November 2025 and October 2026. In the current period (November 2025–April 2026), corresponding to the lean season, Doa District is classi [...]

An estimated 2 million children aged 6–59 months are suffering or expected to suffer acute malnutrition in Chad between October 2025 and September 2026, including nearly 484,000 children expected to suffer severe acute malnutrition. More than 219,000 pregnant or breastfeeding women are likely to [...]

An estimated 1.6 million children aged 6–59 months will suffer from acute malnutrition in Niger from August 2025–July 2026, including more than 410,000 children expected to face severe acute malnutrition. In addition, over 306,800 pregnant and breastfeeding women are likely to suffer from acute [...]

Nearly 179,000 children aged 6 to 59 months are suffering or expected to suffer from acute malnutrition between November 2025 and October 2026 in Mauritania. This includes over 42,000 cases of severe acute malnutrition, which leaves children at an increased risk of death. Approximately 71,000 pre [...]

Following a significant reduction in conflict, a proposed peace plan, and improved access for both humanitarian and commercial food deliveries, nutrition conditions have improved in the Gaza Strip. However, the situation remains severe.  Gaza Governorate has Critical (IPC AMN Phase 4) levels of ac [...]

Acute malnutrition remains extremely high in several provinces in Afghanistan, driven by multiple factors including drought, devastating earthquakes, limited dietary diversity, and seasonal disease burdens. Moreover, the large influx of returnees is expected to place additional strain on already li [...]

Between July 2025 and June 2026, 4.18 million children aged 6–59 months are suffering or expected to suffer acute malnutrition and be in urgent need of nutrition services and treatment. This includes more than 1.35 million children suffering Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Additionally, nearly [...]

High rates of diseases, poor health systems, inadequate food consumption, and insecurity linked to armed conflict, insurgency, and clashes between farmers and herders are driving high levels of acute malnutrition in Nigeria. Nearly 6.4 million children aged 0–59 months are suffering, and are expec [...]

Between July 2025 and June 2026, 2.11 million children aged 6–59 months are expected to suffer acute malnutrition and be in urgent need of nutrition services and treatment. Additionally, around 1.15 million pregnant and breastfeeding women in South Sudan areexpected to be malnourished and in need [...]