56,000 Sri Lankan children severely affected by malnutrition: Report

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Colombo (LNW): A staggering 56,000 children in Sri Lanka are grappling with extreme malnutrition, divulged the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis.

This alarming data was sourced from UNICEF research and was spotlighted by Committee Chief MP Gamini Waleboda during a recent meeting.

The distressing findings highlighted that an astonishing one-third of Sri Lankan families are without reliable access to food.

This paints a concerning picture of the island nation’s ongoing struggle with food security.

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