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Malnutrition Crisis Grows as US Cuts Vital Aid

9/21/2025

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Yagana Usman in northeastern Nigeria lost her infant twin to malnutrition due to funding cuts in US-backed nutrition programs.
The World Food Programme (WFP) will reduce support from 1.3 million to 850,000 people amid resource constraints.
The US, the largest humanitarian aid donor, has contributed over $54 billion since 2021, but cuts have affected lifesaving programs.
Mercy Corps closed 42 programs, impacting over 3.6 million people in crisis areas.
Experts stress the need for ongoing support to prevent worsening malnutrition, with 5.4 million children in Nigeria affected.

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Story summary

Yagana Usman in northeastern Nigeria lost her infant twin to malnutrition due to funding cuts in US-backed nutrition programs.
The World Food Programme (WFP) will reduce support from 1.3 million to 850,000 people amid resource constraints.
The US, the largest humanitarian aid donor, has contributed over $54 billion since 2021, but cuts have affected lifesaving programs.
Mercy Corps closed 42 programs, impacting over 3.6 million people in crisis areas.
Experts stress the need for ongoing support to prevent worsening malnutrition, with 5.4 million children in Nigeria affected.