ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The European Union (EU) has contributed critical funds to enable livelihoods and nutrition programme run by United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to continue in the hardest-hit drought areas of Sindh Province.
The contribution of really US$ 4.5 million from the European Commission Humanitarian aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) is being used to assist the recovery and stabilization of people affected by food insecurity and drought.
The funds will also help provide nutrition support thus preventing further deterioration as well as develop household capacity to strengthen their economic recovery.
The most vulnerable household in terms of malnutrition and livestock/yields losses, are being prioritized”, said Country Director Finbarr Curran.” We know that in some areas 37 percent of deaths recorded were childern.100 percent household experienced moderate drought 83.8 percent faced extreme water sanctity and 27.7 percent do not have access to safe water sources
Lifesaving nutrition-specific activities in Sindh focus on community Management for Acute Malnutrition and Infant Young Child Feeding using specialized nutrition products.
Treatment is provided to around 1,9000 moderate cute malnourished children of 6-59 months and 18,000 acutely malnourished pregnant and nursing women. Activities also include improving the behaviour and practices of those caring for young children.
