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Nigeria's food import expenditures reached N7.65 trillion in 2025, exacerbating the ongoing hunger crisis despite increased imports.

A couple in Brazil was arrested for allegedly torturing their 12-year-old niece, found with visible injuries and signs of malnutrition following an anonymous tip.

A couple was arrested in Riolândia, Brazil, on suspicion of torturing their 12-year-old niece, who was found with injuries and signs of malnutrition.

A nine-day-old baby was rescued from an abusive situation in Maceió, presenting signs of hypoglycemia and malnutrition.

In 2024, an estimated 4.9 million children, including 2.3 million newborns, died before age five, with the reduction in child mortality rates significantly slowing since 2015.

Hollywood stars are increasingly appearing very thin, raising concerns among experts about the implications of this trend.

In March 2026, approximately 100,000 people fled South Sudan to Ethiopia due to military orders, with a significant number suffering from malnutrition.

The Bauchi State Government in Nigeria received nutrition supplements worth approximately N600 million from UNICEF to combat child malnutrition.

A 1-year-old Yanomami girl died of malnutrition and parasitic infection during an airlift to Boa Vista.

After the conflict in Gaza ended in October 2025, malnutrition remains a critical crisis affecting around 1.6 million people, particularly children, pregnant, and nursing women.

Kenya is undergoing a critical food insecurity and malnutrition crisis, especially affecting its Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) regions where millions require urgent assistance.

Two parents in Bologna are on trial for aggravated mistreatment after failing to provide necessary vaccinations and medical treatment for their HIV-positive daughter.

A mother, in her 20s, who allegedly neglected her 20-month-old daughter leading to malnutrition-related death, faces additional charges for neglecting her first daughter as investigations reveal unsuitable living conditions.

A 20-month-old child was found dead from malnutrition after their daycare failed to check on their absence because the child's mother reported the absence without follow-up verification.

The article emphasizes the urgent need to respect ancestral food traditions in Ecuador and elsewhere to combat increasing malnutrition and health crises.

More than one in five school-age children and adolescents is living with obesity or overweight, according to estimates by the World Obesity Federation.

The number of Somalis facing crisis-level hunger has surged to 6.5 million, largely due to conflict and reduced food aid, according to UN experts.

Somalia is facing a severe food insecurity crisis affecting 6.5 million people, with millions of children at risk of malnutrition, as reported by the UN.

The hunger crisis in Somalia has escalated, with food insecurity nearly doubling to 6.5 million people due to drought, conflict, and rising food prices.

The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Somalia has surged to 6.5 million, almost doubling in a year due to severe drought, conflict, and high food prices.

Uli Suellen, a 30-year-old photographer, underwent bariatric surgery but suffered severe complications, leading to months in intensive care and a reversal of the procedure due to malnutrition.

The article discusses the escalating malnutrition crisis in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for balanced and nutritious food for families who cannot afford it.

Ecuador's government reports that over 433,000 children have successfully overcome chronic malnutrition through comprehensive state support initiatives.

A 3-year-old girl, Sophia Emanuelly dos Santos, was found dead with signs of malnutrition and multiple bruises, raising suspicions of ongoing abuse by her grandfather and his partner.

The Indian government is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance health monitoring and combat malnutrition among children through an upcoming AI-enabled chatbot.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on traditional and religious leaders in Nigeria to support the government's initiative to combat child malnutrition through its National Community Food Bank programme.

The article discusses the return of daily blackouts in Cuba, reflecting a severe energy crisis reminiscent of the 1990s economic collapse when optic neuropathy affected many due to severe malnutrition and lack of resources.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission met with King Letsie III of Lesotho to discuss key priorities for Africa, highlighting the importance of nutrition in sustainable development.

A mother in the UK was sentenced for abusing her adopted teenage children, keeping them in cages and subjecting them to severe malnutrition and physical violence.

An eight-year-old boy, Markell Pierce, was found dead in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, under suspicious circumstances, leading to charges of murder against his mother and her boyfriend.

Ongoing violence and humanitarian crises are causing severe malnutrition and suffering among children in Sudan, according to UN agencies.

The UN warns that relentless violence, famine, and disease are leading to a rising death toll among children in Sudan, with more than half of children in parts of North Darfur being acutely malnourished.

The Nigerian Federal Government has initiated a food support program for 20,000 vulnerable households in Sokoto State to address hunger and malnutrition.

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved Sh4.1 billion to address worsening drought conditions affecting millions across the country.

The situation for malnourished children in Sudan is reaching a critical point as support dwindles.

Acute malnutrition among children has reached catastrophic levels in parts of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan due to conflict and aid denials, according to UN-backed analysts.

Child malnutrition in regions of North Darfur and Greater Kordofan has reached alarming levels due to ongoing conflict and aid denials, threatening a famine emergency in Sudan.

The National Service for Comprehensive Attention to Adult Inmates and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) acknowledged health issues in prisons and mentioned that determining the causes of inmate deaths is solely the responsibility of forensic processes and technical analyses, following complaints from families amid reports of tuberculosis and malnutrition.

Acute malnutrition has reached famine levels in two additional regions of North Darfur, Sudan, amidst civil war that has displaced millions and caused waves of ethnic violence.

Famine has spread to two new areas in North Darfur, Sudan, as reported by UN-backed experts, raising concerns over acute malnutrition thresholds in Um Barun and Kernoin near the Chad border due to the fall of Al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur.

The article discusses the significance of early nutritional support for cancer patients, especially in light of issues like malnutrition exacerbated by cancer-related inflammation.

UNICEF warns that over 450,000 children are at risk of acute malnutrition in Jonglei state due to increased violence and displacement since 2026.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for one billion dollars to address health crises and malnutrition worldwide as stated in Geneva by Chikwe Ihekweazu, the executive director of WHO's health emergencies program.

The UN reports that at least 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi, primarily due to cholera and malnutrition-related issues, as a result of ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The article discusses the severe hunger crisis in Caracas, Venezuela, exacerbated by the kleptocracy under Nicolás Maduro, highlighting the plight of malnourished children.

The Terezinhas dolls, crafted from threads in Aracena, Spain, are helping combat child malnutrition in Malanje, Angola, by connecting different realities and forming a supportive network.