CLEAN : South Sudan hospital struggles to care for thousands of children

The transcript describes a crisis situation where a hospital was burned and looted, leading to a shocking realization of the need for medical care. The hospital admitted 800 children in one day and 1400 in a week, compared to 2000 in the entire previous year. Many children were fleeing from the bush with severe malnutrition due to food insecurity, as the market was destroyed and no food was available.

What was the initial reaction of the hospital staff after the facility was vandalized?

• They immediately started rebuilding.

• They were unsure of their capacity to help.

• They decided to close the hospital.

• They called for international aid.

How many children were admitted to the therapeutic feeding center in one day?

• 500

• 800

• 1200

• 1000

What was the total number of children admitted in a week?

• 1000

• 1400

• 1200

• 1600

What was a major consequence of children living in the bush for two months?

• Better shelter

• Improved health

• Access to more food

• Severe malnutrition

What was a significant factor contributing to food insecurity?

• Market being burned down

• Abundant food supply

• Government aid

• International donations