starvation

The Medical Consequences of Starvation

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The “worst-case scenario of famine” is unfolding in Gaza, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned in a July 29 alertadding that “access to food and other essential items and services has plummeted to unprecedented levels.” Widespread starvation, malnutrition, and disease are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths, the IPC, a United Nations-affiliated organization, … Read more

Disease outbreaks and starvation set to grow after USAID cuts

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Millions of HIV-positive people who access antiretroviral treatment “get those drugs through PEPFAR,” according to a former officials at USAID’s global health bureau. Now, “those efforts are not happening,” added the official, who like most others interviewed for this story spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of losing their job and hurting their career … Read more