A UNICEF delegation headed by the Global Director of Nutrition and Child Development, Mr Victor Aguayo, visited Burj Barajneh camp on Monday 17 October 2022. The visit highlighted the impact of the economic challenges on food and nutrition security for Palestine Refugees as the Agency continues to provide quality healthcare despite the overarching economic and financial challenges.
The delegation visited the health centre where they were briefed on the living conditions of Palestine Refugees in Lebanon as well as UNRWA activities in particular the Agency’s nutrition response amid a severe economic collapse in the country.
The visit spells out the continuous support of UNICEF to support UNRWA in alleviating the hardships of Palestine refugee population, in particular in addressing malnutrition, and more specifically stunting and micronutrient deficiencies amongst the most vulnerable Palestine refugees children and women.
Document Sources: United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Country: Lebanon
Subject: Assistance, Children, Food, Health, Living conditions, Refugee camps, Refugees and displaced persons, Situation in Lebanon
Publication Date: 18/10/2022
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/nutrition-response-unicef-delegation-visits-burj-barajneh-camp