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Uganda Rushes Food Aid After 19 Die of Hunger in Drought-Hit Karamoja
The Guardian·Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Uganda has launched emergency food relief after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in the Karamoja region, which has suffered prolonged drought and crop failures. About 1.5 million people in the area are facing malnutrition. The government announced the emergency distribution following mounting pressure.
Why It Matters
This is a stark reminder of what happens when climate-driven drought meets food insecurity — a combination that threatens many regions globally, including parts of South Asia.
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