Uganda's Food Crisis Claims 19 Lives, 1.5 Million at Risk

A severe food crisis in the country has claimed at least 19 lives, according to experts who also warn that 1.5 million people are now at risk of malnutrition. The deaths, all attributed to starvation, underscore the urgent humanitarian situation that has escalated in recent months.

Experts point to a combination of factors—including prolonged drought, disrupted supply chains, and economic instability—that have limited access to adequate food and nutrition. The 1.5 million people identified as at risk include children, pregnant women, and the elderly, groups that are especially vulnerable to the effects of insufficient food intake.

The situation remains critical, and international aid agencies are calling for immediate action to increase food distribution and support nutrition programs. The government has pledged to strengthen its response, but the scale of the crisis suggests that additional resources and coordinated efforts will be necessary to prevent further loss of life and to address widespread malnutrition.