The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) facilitated humanitarian access by transporting over 4,000 personnel and cargo to remote areas in September. The World Food Programme (WFP) reached 1.88 million people with assistance in August, including 1.7 million crisis-affected individuals. Stabilization centers continue to play a critical role in managing severe acute malnutrition with medical complications among children.

A worsening nutrition crisis is evident, with global acute malnutrition rates significantly above emergency thresholds in Akoka and Guit counties. The timely identification, referral, and access to quality inpatient care for severe acute malnutrition remain crucial.

Over 520,000 people are internally displaced, alongside 3,653 refugees. Children are particularly affected by severe acute malnutrition, leading to high morbidity and mortality.

The specific challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in reaching the remaining 23% of targeted individuals are not detailed.