Gaza famine risk recedes after ceasefire as Somalia hunger deepens
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification's update for Gaza arrived beside a deteriorating outlook for Somalia.
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a standardized tool used by U.N. agencies and humanitarian organizations to classify the severity of food insecurity and malnutrition. It uses a five-phase scale, from minimal to famine, to provide a common language and evidence-based analysis that guides decision-making and response in food crises.
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