The complexities of conflict-induced severe malnutrition in Sudan

⇒ The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations attributes food and nutrition crisis to ongoing conflict and economic deterioration, with forecasts indicating over 20.3 million Sudanese, exceeding 42% of the population, grappling with heightened acute food insecurity by September 2023.⇒ The conflict crisis has commanded to reduced service quality, escalating health risks and a surge in infectious diseases.Conflict has also disrupted nutritional services, exacerbating malnutrition cases.⇒ Children suffer the brunt of the malnutrition catastrophe, facing lifelong consequences.Urgent international interference is imperative to address conflict-induced displacement, control of food resources and the weaponisation of hunger practised from the conflict parties.⇒ Innovative, agile, collaborative efforts from international organisations, non-governmental organisations, and the global community with existing local governments and communities are critical in providing immediate humanitarian aid, rebuilding health and food security infrastructure, and implementing sustainable healthcare and food systems strategies through the humanitarian, development and peace nexus approach.