Uganda launches emergency food aid after 19 hunger deaths in drought-stricken region

Uganda has begun distributing emergency food relief in the Karamoja region following months of drought and crop failures that have killed at least 19 people and left 1.5 million facing acute malnutrition.

First covered Jul 27, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article

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22h Guardian Environment Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger — Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition Uganda has launched emergency food relief…

Primary sources

ipcinfo.org Ipc Uganda Karamoja Acute Food Insecurity Acute Malnutrition Mar2026 Feb2027 Report (ipcinfo.org)

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news.az Uganda launches emergency food distribution after 19 hunger deaths | News.az

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newvision.co.ug News: Govt dispatches emergency food relief to hunger-stricken Karamoja

theeastafrican.co.ke Uganda launches emergency food aid for drought-hit Karamoja region - The EastAfrican

examiner.co.ug Uganda Begins Emergency Food Distribution In Karamoja After 20 Hunger Deaths » The Black Examiner

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