Overview

• Sudan, the Gaza Strip, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali are designated highest-concern hotspots, with famine confirmed in Sudan and growing risk in the others.
• The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reentered the Hunger Hotspots list after a surge in conflict intensified food insecurity.
• Improved harvest conditions and reduced violence have led to the removal of Ethiopia, Kenya and Lebanon from the hotspot list.
• Critical funding gaps and access restrictions are forcing reductions in food rations and hindering delivery of life-saving aid.
• FAO and WFP emphasize that early, pre-emptive humanitarian interventions save lives and cut costs compared with delayed responses.