Global hunger is about to double worldwide as Covid-19 pandemic puts 130 million more people under the acutely hungry category, bringing the total number to 265 million
The world is likely to witness a long spell of widespread hunger, estimated to double this year to 265 million as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's economic fallout, according to the latestAccording to the UN, at present 135 million people are already in the acutely hungry category, and the pandemic has the potential to leave an additional 130 million people in that category.
Beasley also mentioned that 36 countries around the world may face famine as a part of the pandemic's impact. “It is a hammer blow for millions more who can only eat if they earn a wage. Lockdowns and global economic recession have already decimated their nest eggs. It only takes one more shock – like Covid-19 – to push them over the edge. We must collectively act now to mitigate the impact of this global catastrophe,” Husain added. on Food Crises by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation warns that global hunger is expected to be the next biggest impact of Covid-19 pandemic.
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