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Drought and Malnutrition Severely Impact Mothers and Children in Wag Hemra
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Severe drought driven by El Niño in Sahala Seyemit Woreda, Wag Hemra Zone, has triggered widespread malnutrition among children and pregnant or lactating mothers.
- Drought caused by El-Niño-related rainfall failure in Sahala Seyemit Woreda, Wag Hemra Zone, has prevented residents from harvesting crops and accessing sufficient food.
- A mother from 01 Mesheha Kebele reported having no food at home for herself or her malnourished child receiving treatment at a health center.
- A pregnant resident of Tirishman Kebele nearing her due date is facing extreme difficulties due to crop failure from the drought.
- The Woreda Health Office reported that out of 7,968 children screened across 13 kebeles, 4,350 suffer from nutritional deficiencies and 300 have severe acute malnutrition.
- Out of approximately 1,818 pregnant and lactating mothers screened in the district, 1,672 were found to be suffering from malnutrition.
- Residents have requested urgent support as conditions for mothers and children continue to worsen.
- Information was obtained from the Woreda Health Office and the Communication Bureau.
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