Gates Foundation Warns of Child Malnutrition Crisis
Gates Foundation Warns of Child Malnutrition Crisis
Gates Foundation Warns of Child Malnutrition Crisis
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The Global Fund's Peter Sands warned that climate change and conflict are overshadowing health initiatives as the organization prepares to release its 2024 report, revealing significant gains against AIDS, TB, and malaria despite donor fatigue. Meanwhile, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's latest Goalkeepers report highlights a looming malnutrition crisis exacerbated by climate change, projecting that 40 million more children could face stunting and 28 million wasting by 2050 without immediate action. The report notes a decrease in foreign aid to Africa, raising concerns for the health and nutrition of millions of children. Gates emphasized that malnutrition is a prevalent yet often overlooked issue, affecting children's health beyond food shortages. He called for renewed global health funding and innovative strategies to combat malnutrition, linking it to broader economic impacts. Both reports underscore the urgent need for coordinated global action to address health crises amid competing challenges.

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