Two children have tragically died from malnutrition in the Bawku Municipal area, where 65 cases have been reported so far in 2024.

The malnutrition cases underscore the dire humanitarian situation in the region, which has been severely affected by the ongoing conflict.

The persistent violence has worsened living conditions, leaving many families struggling to access basic necessities.

This has led to an alarming increase in nutritional deficiencies, with children bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Additionally, there are growing concerns over reports of anaemia among pregnant women, further highlighting the broader health challenges in the community.

Bathomio Asigri, the Bawku Municipal Health Nutrition Officer, disclosed in an interview with Citi FM that the number of malnutrition cases saw a sharp increase in 2023, with 297 cases recorded.

This worrying trend has carried over into 2024, placing immense pressure on health workers and resources in the area.

Efforts to address the crisis remain hampered by the ongoing conflict, making it difficult for aid to reach those most in need.

Health authorities have called for urgent interventions to mitigate the impact of malnutrition and improve access to essential healthcare services in the region.

“Within the Bawku municipality, what we think could be the cause of these high cases that we are recording, could partly be blamed on the conflict, I am saying this because Bawku municipality is regarded as a business hub even within the country."

“Unfortunately, within the past three years, a lot of trading activities are not going as they used to, so families are not in good standing as they used to be when it comes to their nutrition and their food security,” he disclosed.