WHO Releases Strategic Framework to Strengthen Health Response in Food Crises

The World Health Organization has issued a new strategic framework to guide health and nutrition actions during food crises. The document outlines four interlinked domains—emergency coordination, collaborative surveillance, community protection, and safe and scalable care—that countries and WHO country offices can use to prioritize interventions before and during severe food shortages. By strengthening multisectoral coordination, improving data generation and use, preventing and controlling health emergencies, and ensuring access to essential nutrition and health services, the framework aims to mitigate the health and nutrition risks that accompany food insecurity. The guidance supports health system resilience and is intended to save lives and protect the most vulnerable populations in the face of rising malnutrition and disease during crises.