Child malnutrition rising in Yemen as fighting intensifies, says UNICEF

Child malnutrition rising in Yemen as fighting intensifies, says UNICEF

The ​United Nations children's agency ‌on Friday reported a rise in acute malnutrition among children ‌in Yemen, including ‌the most severe cases, as fighting in the country ⁠disrupts ​access ⁠to healthcare and treatment centers.

“We're ⁠very concerned about a ​very visible increase in ⁠acute malnutrition among children,” UNICEF’s ⁠Country ​Representative in Yemen, Akhil Iyer told reporters ⁠in Geneva via video ⁠link ⁠from Aden.

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