The UN’s World Food Programme warns that funding problems mean vulnerable groups in Syria and neighbouring countries are not getting critical nutrientsSyrian children across the Middle East are facing “irreversible” health problems caused by severe food shortages,as the World Food Programme (WFP) continues to struggle to meet the needs of even the most vulnerable refugees. Dina El Kassaby, a spokeswoman for WFP, and says ongoing funding problems mean the agency can’t ensure that young children are getting sufficient nutrients or that pregnant women are getting the nutrition they need to give their children a healthy start in life. The organisation provides rations and food aid to 4 million people within Syria and another 1.5 million who are displaced across the region. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com