VOICED : After Somalia's famine, hunger persists

The video discusses the severe malnutrition crisis in Mogadishu, Somalia, highlighting the struggles of children suffering from acute malnutrition and the efforts of aid agencies to provide treatment. Personal stories, like that of Miriama Mohammed, illustrate the ongoing health challenges. The video also covers the impact of the famine that killed over a quarter of a million people, the dire conditions in displacement camps, and the obstacles faced by aid agencies due to militant groups. Despite these challenges, aid agencies continue their efforts to support the malnourished population.

What was the main reason Miriama Mohammed brought her son to the clinic?

• He was injured in an accident.

• He had been sick for about a year with recurring disorders.

• He was suffering from a new illness.

• He needed a vaccination.

What significant event occurred three years prior to the current situation in Somalia?

• A famine that killed over a quarter of a million people.

• A political revolution.

• The discovery of new oil reserves.

• A major earthquake.

Why did Abero's family move to Mogadishu?

• They were seeking better education for their children.

• They wanted to be closer to relatives.

• Their farms dried up due to the famine.

• They found better job opportunities.

What challenge did aid agencies face in Somalia due to militant groups?

• Natural disasters.

• Lack of funding.

• Ban on operations in certain territories.

• Shortage of medical supplies.

How many acutely malnourished children remain in Somalia according to the transcript?

• 250,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 150,000