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ACF Nutritional Surveys Uncover Concerns in South Sudan
Latest ACF studies unearth emergency levels of acute malnutrition
March 24, 2004
New York, NY — Note that the situation in Kapoeta (Eastern Equatoria) and in Nyadin (Central Upper Nile) is of concern. Rates are above the emergency thresholds of 15%, and this after two years of relative security. Again, the reports and findings indicate that the cuases of malnutrition in southern Sudan are structural, and malnutrition should not be expected to wane with peace, should an agreement be finalized.

Area/Malnutrition Global Acute Malnutrition Severe Acute Malnutrition
Kapoeta 12.1% 0.7%
Nyadin 19.1% 3.5%
Atar 19.4% 4.9%

ACF Nutritional Anthropometric Survey - Children Under 5 Years Old

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF), an international relief and development organization committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and families, provides sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. For nearly three decades, ACF has pursued its vision of a world without hunger by combating hunger in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity.

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