INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Doctors of the World have raised concerns about the ongoing humanitarian and food crisis in Burkina Faso, stating that nearly five million
people are affected.The organization emphasizes the urgency to prevent the situation from escalating into a famine.According to the NGO, a
insecurity, making it challenging to provide humanitarian assistance.Approximately 3.5 million people cannot secure sufficient food, and
Classification scale.This indicates the highest level of severity before reaching famine or a humanitarian disaster.Satellite location map
of Burkina Faso.The organization stresses that many individuals are in a critical situation and on the brink of famine.In addition to food
shortages, the crisis is exacerbated by difficulties in accessing agricultural fields due to armed groups impeding movement and population
displacement.The shortage of livestock, resulting from theft by armed groups and the displacement of the population, has led to higher food
prices in the country and scarcity in areas affected by insecurity.Moreover, the crisis has severely impacted the healthcare system, with
numerous health centers closed or operating at a minimum capacity, hindering the transportation of medical supplies due to blockades,
explosives, theft, and kidnapping risks.Burkina Faso has faced persistent jihadist attacks since 2015, leading to over two million people
million in funding, yet only 42% of the necessary amount has been received so far.It is crucial for international efforts to address the
crisis promptly and provide necessary aid to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian and food situation in Burkina Faso.
