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Mozambique: Acute Malnutrition Situation for April–September 2026 and Projection for October 2026–March 2027

  • Publication | 2026
Global Food and Nutrition Security

Across 24 shock-affected districts, acute malnutrition is projected to remain elevated due to acute food insecurity and poor water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions. Between April 2026 and March 2027, an estimated 103,600 children aged 6 to 59 months and 11,100 pregnant and breastfeeding women are suffering or expected to suffer from acute malnutrition. From April to September 2026, conditions are most severe in Quissanga and Erati, both classified in IPC Acute Malnutrition (AMN) Phase 4 (Critical), followed by Doa and Mussorize in IPC AMN Phase 3 (Serious).

Despite a slight deterioration projected for October 2026 to March 2027, AMN phase classifications are expected to remain stable, with the exception of Muanza, which is projected to shift from IPC AMN Phase 1 (Acceptable) to IPC AMN Phase 2 (Alert), reflecting lean-season pressures, worsening food insecurity and seasonal disease spikes.

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13 Oct 2026

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