A child gets measured for malnutrition, at an outpost in Karamoja. Copyright: WFP/Matteo Caravani

WFP reaches more malnourished children in dry Karamoja

Actute malnutrition is above alert level in parts of the Karamoja region. However, a new outreach programme is helping WFP assist more affected families with nutritious supplements and education.

Overview

Uganda has made improvements as regards hunger and poverty indicators. However, challenges remain mostly owing to difficulties in the conflict-scarred, drought-affected northern Uganda

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Country at a glance 2011
Planned Beneficiaries703,115
Beneficiary needs (mt)34,115
Beneficiary needs ($US)63,945,131