VOICED : Uganda: food crises and hunger rife in Karamoja

The video discusses a severe malnutrition crisis affecting children in Uganda, exacerbated by drought, pests, and armed conflict. Families struggle with food scarcity, relying on wild grasses and therapeutic foods. The crisis impacts children's development and future potential. Authorities, supported by UNICEF, are conducting mass screenings to identify and assist malnourished children. Environmental and economic challenges, including climate change and rising food prices, worsen the situation, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.

What are some of the factors contributing to the malnutrition crisis in district hospitals?

• High employment rates

• Stable political environment

• Abundant food supply

• Prolonged drought and locusts

How does malnutrition affect a child's long-term development?

• It can lead to stunted growth and compromised brain development

• It improves their academic performance

• It has no impact

• It enhances their growth

What actions are being taken by the Ugandan Ministry of Health and UNICEF to combat malnutrition?

• Ignoring the issue

• Organizing mass screenings

• Reducing food prices

• Increasing locust populations

What are some of the challenges faced in addressing the malnutrition crisis?

• Decreasing population

• Excessive food production

• Abundant rainfall

• Rising food costs and climate change

What is the role of climate change in the malnutrition crisis?

• It reduces the need for food aid

• It has no role

• It contributes to the crisis by affecting food availability

• It improves agricultural productivity