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  • Publication | 2023

Madagascar: Acute Malnutrition Situation for June - September 2023 and Projections for October - December 2023 and January - April 2024

Global Food and Nutrition Security

Between June 2023 and April 2024, the acute malnutrition situation in Madagascar is likely to worsen significantly. Approximately 458,700 children under the age of five are likely to suffer acute malnutrition. Among them, over 121,000 children are expected to suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and nearly 338,000 children are expected to experience Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM). In the Grand Sud Est region, an estimated 196,451 cases are projected, with 57,973 children in SAM and 138,478 children in MAM. Meanwhile, in Grand Sud, nearly 262,208 children are susceptible to acute malnutrition, including 63,199 children in SAM and 199,009 children in MAM. The districts likely to be most severely affected are Nosy Varika and Ikongo in Grand Sud Est, as well as Amboasary, Betroka, Betioky, and Beloha in Grand Sud.

By December, districts likely to be most affected are Nosy Varika and Ikongo in Grand Sud Est, and Amboasary, Betroka, Betioky, and Beloha in Grand Sud. The nutritional situation (June - September 2023) is projected to slightly improve before worsening during the lean season (January - April 2024). Notably, Nosy Varika and Ikongo are expected to be in IPC Phase 4, Critical, while Befotaka, Vangaindrano, Vondrozo, Manakara, Vohipeno, Ifanadiana, Mananjary, Ambovombe, Tsihombe, Beloha, Toliara II, Betioky Atsimo, Ampanihy Ouest, Amboasary, and Betroka are likely to be in IPC Phase 3, Serious.