South Sudan: Over Half of South Sudan's Population Faces Acute Hunger Crisis

The hunger crisis in South Sudan is worsening, with 7.8 million people facing acute food insecurity, including 2.2 million children suffering from acute malnutrition. Approximately 73,300 people are in catastrophic conditions (Phase 5), marking a 160% increase from the last estimate. The situation is driven by conflict, displacement, economic decline, and climate shocks, while shortages of health and nutrition services further complicate the crisis.