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Malnutrition in Darfur: 1,852 dead and 1,743 cases reported

By , based on Sudan Tribune

Map: Darfour, Sudan

Acute malnutrition has caused 1,852 deaths and 1,743 cases among children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and elderly people in Jebel Marra, Tawila and Ain Siro. The health situation is worsening in these conflict-hit areas of Darfur, according to Sudan Tribune.

Acute malnutrition has caused 1,852 deaths and led to 1,743 other cases, a total of 3,595 people affected among children, pregnant or breastfeeding women and elderly people in several areas of Darfur, the civil authority of the Sudan Liberation Army faction led by Abdelwahid Nur announced on 11 October, Sudan Tribune reports.

The cases were recorded in the areas of Jebel Marra, Tawila and Ain Siro, where the population faces a severe shortage of medical services, according to Sudan Tribune.

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