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Child malnutrition trends in Haiti

Overview

In Haiti, the 2026 SMART National Nutrition Survey indicates a significant rise in acute malnutrition among children aged six to 59 months, increasing from 5.1% in 2023 to 7.4% in 2026. UNICEF Deputy Representative Yannig Dussart attributed these findings to persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and growing humanitarian needs, which have limited access to nutritious food and healthcare.

While acute malnutrition has risen, other indicators have improved. Chronic malnutrition, or stunting, among children under five declined from 22.8% in 2023 to 17.3% in 2026. Additionally, rates of early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding have both seen increases over the same period.

Entities

UNICEF · Marcoluigi Corsi · Lebanon · Haiti · OCHA

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] At least one in five Lebanese households report children go to bed hungry. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.interris.it
[● 3 SOURCES] About 31 percent of surveyed families reported their children missed necessary medical care due to costs. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.interris.it
[● 3 SOURCES] 14 percent of families reported at least one child is working, more than double the rate from January 2025. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.interris.it
[● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 12 percent of injured children are living with disabilities. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.interris.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 20 percent of families lack sufficient safe drinking water. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk
[● 2 SOURCES] An estimated 770,000 children and young people in Lebanon are suffering psychological distress. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk
[● 2 SOURCES] Since March 2, 2026, at least 261 children have been killed and 1,056 injured in the conflict. www.globaldiasporanews.com · www.arabnews.pk
[○ 1 SOURCE] The conflict has resulted in 436 schools being damaged or destroyed. www.arabnews.pk

Timeline

2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Lebanon: UNICEF reports one in five children face hunger
UNICEF reports that one in five Lebanese households face child hunger, with 770,000 children suffering psychological distress due to ongoing conflict and economic instability.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Haiti reports rising acute malnutrition in children
Haiti has seen a rise in acute malnutrition among children, reaching 7.4% in 2026, driven by insecurity and economic hardship, despite improvements in stunting and breastfeeding rates.

Sources

arabnews.pk · cbc.bb · globaldiasporanews.com · interris.it · jornalmz.com · rossodisera.info