GIEWS Update – The Republic of Madagascar
Increasing severity and prevalence of food insecurity in southern parts of the country
15/08/2021
Highlights
- Alarming number of people facing severe acute food insecurity in southern regions of Madagascar.
- Low harvests and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic underpin the current conditions.
- Immediate scaling up and extension of humanitarian response required, including assistance to farming households prior to the start of the next agricultural season.
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