The United States says a $93 million emergency food assistance programme is on track to help tackle worsening hunger and malnutrition in 13 countries, 12 of which are in Africa.
According to the US Department of State, the initiative will deliver ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for nearly one million children suffering from severe malnutrition. The package includes 1,209 metric tons of existing stock and funding to produce an additional 11,285 metric tons.
Beneficiary nations include Nigeria Haiti, Mali, Niger, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Madagascar, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, and Chad.
Speaking at a recent press briefing, Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, said the assistance will also provide essential food commodities, targeted nutritional support, and emergency logistics.
He stressed that the programme is part of Washington’s commitment to addressing global food insecurity, which has been worsened by conflict, climate change, and economic instability in many of the affected regions.
