VOICED : Sudan del Sur vive emergencia por niveles de hambre segun ONU

Nearly half of South Sudan's population faces hunger levels deemed emergency or crisis by the UN. Food scarcity is prevalent, with inconsistent availability. Médecins Sans Frontières runs a clinic in Nahuel treating malnutrition cases, which spiked in August. The clinic is crucial for patients needing blood and oxygen. Agricultural production suffers due to natural issues like drought and worker weakness, leading to deserted markets.

What percentage of South Sudan's population is affected by hunger according to the UN?

• One third

• One quarter

• Nearly half

• Two thirds

What is the main challenge faced by Doctors Without Borders in Nahuel?

• Lack of medical supplies

• Transporting patients to the clinic

• Shortage of medical staff

• Inadequate funding

How many new cases of malnutrition were treated weekly in Nahuel during August?

• 60

• 30

• 90

• 120

What natural factors have affected agricultural production in South Sudan?

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Floods and locusts

• Earthquakes and landslides

• Drought and sorghum

What has been the impact on markets due to the agricultural challenges?

• Markets are thriving

• Markets are unaffected

• Markets are nearly empty

• Markets are expanding