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Alarming nutritional situation

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    OCHA also warned of an alarming nutritional situation. Admissions to supplementary and therapeutic nutritional centres have more than doubled in the past weeks. A prolonged drought is gripping Burundi, particularly the provinces of Kirundo, Muyinga and Bujumbura Rural. OCHA is also concerned that the security situation is preventing aid deliveries to some parts of the country - particularly areas bordering Tanzania. There have been significant population displacements in the border provinces of Rutana and Ruyigi. Many homes have been burned, destroyed and looted by armed groups.

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