Catastrophic Hunger in Gaza and Haiti
Catastrophic hunger is imminent in northern Gaza and approaching in Haiti, with hundreds of thousands of people struggling to avoid starvation. International food security experts and aid groups are warning about the dire situation caused by ongoing conflicts and gang violence.
Key Points
- Famine is imminent in northern Gaza and approaching in Haiti
- Famine occurs when there is an absolute inaccessibility of food to a population, potentially causing death
- Hunger, malnutrition, and starvation are key issues in these regions
- Children under 5, pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, and people with underlying health conditions are most vulnerable
- A declaration of famine would bring global attention to the problem