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UNICEF Warns of Critical Levels of Malnutrition Among Somali Children
Never
before seen numbers in region known as country’s breadbasket
“These
children urgently require attention to ensure that they survive,” said UNICEF
Representative to Somalia Christian Balslev-Olesen. “UNICEF is very
concerned that their numbers might increase with continued civil strife,
limited humanitarian access to these areas, food insecurity and a depressed
economy,” he continued.
Malnutrition
is not new to
“Children
and families in this region have recently gone from one shock to another” said
Balslev-Olesen, “and with the next flood season around the corner, it is
important that peace building efforts are intensified to ensure that UNICEF and
its partners can address the underlying causes of these problems as well as the
immediate needs,” he added.
UNICEF currently
supports 60 selective feeding programmes in Central and
“We appeal to all
parties involved,” stressed Balslev-Olesen “to establish peace so that we can
work with communities to meet the needs of these children.”
The
number of people in need of humanitarian assistance in
About UNICEF
UNICEF
is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive
and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for
developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water
and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the
protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary
contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
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