A World Starvation Index Report of 2023 says Malawi is considered one of 125 nations on the planet to face severe starvation and malnutrition this yr.
The report has ranked Malawi at quantity 88 as a rustic that can face severe starvation in addition to vitamin points in 2023-2024 lean season.
The 2023 GHI report reveals that Malawi is on quantity 88 out of 125, and the nation continues to face challenges in meals and vitamin safety which interprets that 5.2 million Malawians will face extreme starvation in 2023-2024 lean season.
Commenting on the report, Minister of Youth and Sports activities, Uchizi Mkandawire mentioned authorities has put in place a number of mechanisms to deal with starvation points reminiscent of introduction of mega farms to deal with problems with meals safety within the nation.
“Let me commend the Concern World Huge and it is companions for arising with the report which highlights that Malawi ranks quantity 88 out of 125 nations to face starvation within the lean season affecting about 5.2 million folks within the nation.
“Nonetheless, authorities has varied interventions reminiscent of implementation of mega farming tasks to enhance meals safety points within the nation.
“The report additionally underscores the significance of youth in shaping meals safety and certainly we’re doing all we will to make sure the youths are concerned and that their voices are heard,” mentioned Mkandawire.
