In 2024, Myanmar’s conflict intensified, exacerbating the impacts of inflation, economic crises, unemployment, and forced mobilisation. These factors severely reduced agricultural production, compromising food diversity and leading to acute malnutrition. Children under five, along with pregnant and lactating women, are particularly vulnerable to related symptoms such as respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

In Myanmar, 97 per cent of children under five treated by Action Against Hunger recovered from acute malnutrition, showcasing the effectiveness of our integrated intervention approach. This approach combines therapeutic feeding, medical support, community screening, and awareness programmes on health, nutrition, and hygiene. Despite these successes, continuous efforts are necessary to address the numerous underlying factors contributing to malnutrition.

In 2024, Action Against Hunger reached nearly 115,000 individuals in Myanmar. Types of assistance varied by state, reflecting specific needs and access constraints, especially in conflict zones. Part of the population reached has been assisted with food support and cash transfers to enhance economic resilience. Moreover, Action Against Hunger’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support interventions played a crucial role in strengthening the resilience of conflict-affected populations, increasing awareness and understanding of protection risks. This improvement is vital in fragile contexts, such as the Sagaing and Rakhine states.