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: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced that famine conditions loom in the north of the Gaza Strip.
Sunday 7 April 2024 - 13:28
Story Code : 419068
Source : IRNA
Famine conditions loom in north of Gaza Strip: FAO
The war has caused the collapse of agrifood value chains, contributing to rapid deterioration of acute food insecurity in Gaza, with famine conditions emerging in the north, the statement said.
It added that FAO is delivering 150 tonnes, out of a total of 1500 tonnes, of animal fodder to 2,450 livestock-keeping households in the Gaza Strip to safeguard surviving animals and support local production of fresh nutritious food like milk, dairy, eggs and meat amidst an imminent risk of famine.
Head of Office of FAO West Bank and Gaza Strip, Ciro Fiorillo, had said, “The scarcity of animal fodder puts livestock holders at significant risk, causing the complete loss of their primary assets, source of nutrition and income. Every animal that dies has lasting impacts, is costly to replace and virtually impossible due to import restrictions. By ensuring fodder availability, we can support the survival and reproduction of livestock, and provide essential nutritious and fresh food even during conflicts.”
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