Haiti faces critical child malnutrition crisis projected for late 2026

A joint analysis by Haiti's Ministry of Public Health with UNICEF, FAO, WFP, and IOM projects at least 253,725 children aged 6-59 months will face critical malnutrition between December 2026 and May 2027. The projection signals a severe deterioration in food security and health conditions, likely driven by ongoing instability and economic hardship. The situation is expected to strain humanitarian resources and require urgent international intervention.