Tag: East africa

According to Oxfam, more than 56 million people across East Africa were facing high levels of acute hunger as of early 2025, revealing that there is no single main reason for hunger in East Africa, but rather a catastrophic convergence of multiple, devastating factors. This multifaceted crisis is driven by climate shocks, pervasive conflict, and economic instability, which collectively destabilize food systems and erode community resilience.

According to the WHO, anemia affects more than 40% of children and 30% of women of reproductive age worldwide, with some of the highest prevalence rates seen in Africa. Understanding the multifaceted causes behind why East Africans have low iron is crucial for effective public health interventions.