Life-Saving Plumpy’Nut Supply Threatened by U.S. Aid Cuts

Plumpy’Nut, a therapeutic food credited with saving millions of malnourished children, is now caught in the crosshairs of U.S. aid disruptions. Aid agencies report halted shipments and unpaid contracts due to political turmoil within USAID. Manufacturers like Edesia and MANA have scaled back, with factories operating at reduced capacity. Clinics in Nigeria and Kenya are experiencing dangerous shortages, with children in stabilization centers at heightened risk as rainy season exacerbates disease. Alternatives like “Tom Brown” are emerging but may lack nutritional precision. Experts warn of worsening conditions if funding and distribution issues remain unresolved.

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Source: NPR