Myanmar faces severe food insecurity and child malnutrition crisis, says Unicef

More than half of the children in Myanmar are living in poverty, according to Unicef Myanmar. - Eleven Media/ANN

YANGON: Myanmar is facing alarming levels of food insecurity and child malnutrition, with 55 per cent of children in the country living in poverty, according to a report by Unicef Myanmar.

The country has been struggling with escalating conflicts for four years, which have severely impacted children. Violence, displacement and disruptions to essential services such as healthcare and education pose significant threats to the well-being and survival of Myanmar's children, the report states.