1,3m in need of food aid
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Written by YEUKAI MOYO
Sunday, 07 November 2010 12:34
HARARE- A national survey has indicated that Zimbabwe will face another food
crisis as more than 1,3 million nationals will need food aid to reach the
harvests of the next season. According to the National Nutrition Survey,
close to 1,3 million individuals will be in need of food supplies as the
country reserves cannot reach the end of the next season.
The survey further indicated that about 36 percent of children below the age
of five suffered from malnourishment hence there was great need of expedited
national and household food security response from the government and its
strategic partners.
The government, which is not in a position to solely address the looming
crisis, has called for a State-Non-governmental organisation partnership to
improve agriculture productivity and food security.
Speaking on behalf of other humanitarian organisations, Catholic Relief
Services country representative, Paul Townsend, assured to assist the
struggling government to address food shortages in the country.
“Our relationship with the government lies in the common interest of serving
the people. This means that we will always extend our hand in all matters to
do with people’s well being,” he said.