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WFP Madagascar Country Brief June 2026
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
. In May, WFP assisted 178,030 people in drought‑affected communities in the Grand South of Madagascar, including 38,593 children under two and 32,159 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls who received specialized nutritious foods to prevent moderate acute malnutrition. Following Cyclones Fytia
Key takeaway The recurring climate phenomenon El Niño is expected to worsen conditions in the Grand South, with projections that up to 426,000 people could face emergency‑level food insecurity by the end of 2026.
Why this matters
The situation in Madagascar highlights the complex interplay between climate shocks, poverty, and food insecurity. With 80 percent of the population living below the international poverty line, the country's structural vulnerabilities are exacerbated by recurring droughts and cyclones. The fact that three quarters of households depend on agriculture, yet face limited market access and low productivity, creates a perfect storm of poverty and food insecurity. The World Food Programme's efforts to provide nutrition support to vulnerable groups, including children under two and pregnant and breastfeeding women, are critical in preventing moderate acute malnutrition. However, the projected worsening of conditions due to El Niño and the potential for up to 426,000 people to face emergency-level food insecurity by the end of 2026 underscores the need for sustained support. The upcoming publication of Madagascar's first nationwide IPC Analysis will provide valuable insights to guide response planning and inform humanitarian efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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