Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger
The Ugandan government has initiated emergency food distribution in the Karamoja region following 19 hunger-related deaths caused by prolonged drought. The operation aims to support 1.5 million people facing acute malnutrition after aid funding gaps.
Why it matters
It underscores the humanitarian crisis caused by climate-induced crop failures and the vulnerability of regions reliant on international aid.
Food distribution under way at Potome primary school, Lodiko, watched by Sam Engola, Uganda’s minister for disaster preparedness. Photograph: Prime minister's office, Uganda Food distribution under way at Potome primary school, Lodiko, watched by Sam Engola, Uganda’s minister for disaster preparedness. Photograph: Prime minister's office, Uganda Aid cuts Global development Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutrition
About this content Samuel Okiror Mon 27 Jul 2026 03.00 EDT Last modified on Mon 27 Jul 2026 03.01 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Uganda has launched emergency food relief distribution after at least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in an area of prolonged drought in the east of the country.
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