VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-30
“Beyond its immediate health consequences, water insecurity can worsen food shortages and malnutrition by disrupting agricultural activities and placing additional financial pressure on already vulnerable households,”
Emad Hafez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Hafez described how water insecurity can disrupt agriculture and worsen food shortages and malnutrition for vulnerable households.
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