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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 1d

#BURUNDI 🇧🇮 Acute Food Insecurity Situation

Nearly 1.8 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, driven by the socio-economic situation, fuel availability and prices, climatic shocks, and population movements.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 9d

#SOMALIA 🇸🇴 Acute Malnutrition Situation

Around 1.85 million children under the age of 5 are suffering or expected to suffer from acute malnutrition through June 2026.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 9d

#SOMALIA 🇸🇴 Acute Food Insecurity Situation

Nearly 3.4 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, driven by climatic shocks, persistent conflict, and soaring food prices.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 22d

#Uganda 🇺🇬 Acute Malnutrition Situation

An estimated 485,000 children under the age of 5 and 91,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women across Uganda are anticipated to be suffering from acute malnutrition through March 2026.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 22d

#Uganda 🇺🇬 Acute Food Insecurity Situation

Through February 2026, ~2.1 M people, including refugee populations, are likely to experience high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above).

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 27d

#Guatemala 🇬🇹 Situación de Inseguridad Alimentaria Aguda

2,6 millones de personas podrían estar enfrentando condiciones de inseguridad alimentaria aguda debido a condiciones climáticas extremas, altos precios y bajas reservas de alimentos.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 27d

#Guatemala 🇬🇹 Acute Food Insecurity Situation

2.6 million people in Guatemala expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity, manly driven by extreme climate events, high food prices, & low food reserves.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 27d

#Mozambique 🇲🇿 Acute Malnutrition Situation

Around 114,278 children under the age of 5 & 23,151 pregnant & breastfeeding women suffering or expected to suffer from acute malnutrition through March 2026.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 27d

#Mozambique 🇲🇿 Acute Food Insecurity Situation

Climate shocks, ongoing impact of conflict push 2.09 million people into high levels of acute food insecurity. The situation is expected to worsen between October 2025 and March 2026 without urgent action.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 27d

#Moçambique 🇲🇿 Situação de Desnutrição Aguda

Cerca de 114,278 crianças menores de 5 anos e 23,151 mulheres grávidas e lactantes sofrem ou poderão vir a sofrer de Desnutrição Aguda até Março de 2026.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 27d

#Moçambique 🇲🇿 Situação de Insegurança Alimentar Aguda

Choques climáticos e os impactos contínuos do conflito empurram 2,09 milhões de pessoas para níveis elevados de Insegurança Alimentar Aguda.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 29d

#Madagascar 🇲🇬 Acute Malnutrition Situation

Between May 2025 and April 2026, about 558,000 children under five are suffering or likely to suffer acute malnutrition alongside 38,500 pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · 29d

#Madagascar 🇲🇬

Around 1.2 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity through September, with conditions expected to deteriorate between October 2025 and January 2026.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Sep 8

#Kenya 🇰🇪 Acute #Malnutrition Situation

About 741,884 children under five are at risk of acute malnutrition due to food gaps, high morbidity, and poor access to basic services. In addition, around 38,500 pregnant and breastfeeding women face the same risk.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Sep 8

#Kenya 🇰🇪

Despite some improvement, about 1.8 million people in Kenya will continue to face high levels of acute food insecurity through September, with the situation expected to worsen between October 2025 and January 2026.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔴 #GazaStrip

#Famine is confirmed in #Gaza Governorate, projected to expand to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis Governorates by the end of September.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Aug 22

🔵 #GazaStrip Malnutrition Crisis

At least 132,000 #children under the age of five are at risk of death from acute #malnutrition. This number has doubled since May and includes over 41,000 severe cases.

@TheIPCinfo #FoodInsecurity #Malnutrition

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION

#Famine must be stopped at all costs. Ending it is a race against time. An immediate ceasefire and end to the conflict is critical to save lives and end catastrophic suffering in #Gaza.

@TheIPCinfo #EndFamine

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Aug 22

Famine Review Committee Alert❗

The FRC has determined that #Famine is currently occurring in Gaza Governorate. Furthermore, the FRC projects Famine thresholds to be crossed in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis Governorates in the coming weeks.

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Aug 22

💡What is Famine?

Famine is classified when an area has:

🔸>20% of households face extreme food shortages

🔸>30% of children suffer from acute malnutrition

🔸Daily mortality rate exceeds 2 per 10,000 people, or 4 per 10,000 children under five

www.ipcinfo.org/famine-facts/

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION ❗

Immediate action must be taken to end #hostilities and allow for large-scale, life-saving humanitarian assistance into the #GazaStrip.

This is the only path to stop further deaths and catastrophic human suffering.

@TheIPCinfo #EndFamine #Ceasefire

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨 #GazaStrip #Malnutrition Crisis

Acute malnutrition has surged across the Gaza Strip, quadrupling and reaching #Famine threshold in Gaza City.

@TheIPCinfo #NutritionCrisis #AcuteMalnutrition

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Jul 29

🚨 #GazaStrip Alert

The worst-case scenario of #Famine is rapidly unfolding in the #GazaStrip amid relentless conflict, displacements, and extremely limited humanitarian access.

📄 Read more: www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/us...

@TheIPCinfo #FoodInsecurity #Malnutrition

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Jul 11

#Sudan Alert❗

The #foodsecurity and nutrition situation is expected to deteriorate as famine-affected areas face the lean season.

Call for immediate action and large-scale response.

See full IPC Alert here: www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/us...

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification @theipcinfo.bsky.social · Jul 9

#RépubliqueCentrafricaine

Plus de 228 400 enfants de moins de cinq ans souffrent ou devraient souffrir de malnutrition aiguë d’ici février 2026, soit une augmentation de 30 % par rapport à la même période en 2023.

En savoir plus : www.ipcinfo.org/fileadmin/us...

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