Ethiopia & World Food Programme

Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme is facilitating the transport of aid workers and supplies, and providing food and nutrition assistance to affected populations, highlighting the link between the health crisis and food insecurity.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, like other African nations, is experiencing higher jet fuel prices and supply disruptions due to the Iran war, affecting its aviation sector.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme estimates that 45 million additional people could face hunger if the war continues, bringing the global total to 363 million.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia also broke its July heat record, contributing to regional extremes.

World Food Programme: WFP warned that Central America will be hardest hit by food insecurity, with 16 million additional people at risk by 2027.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme, through Carl Skau, highlights the severe risks posed by the fertilizer shortage to farmers in developing countries and global food prices.