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Saturday October 18, 2025

Number of Ghanaians in food crisis increases by 7.3 percent between Q1 and Q4 2024

Each year, World Food Day reminds the world that ending hunger requires shared effort. This year’s theme, “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future,” emphasises that adequate, safe, and nutritious food is a fundamental human right and highlights the need to create a more equitable and sustainable food system for everyone. Food insecurity, which is the lack of access to adequate and nutritious food necessary for an active and healthy life, is a global health challenge, especially among low- and middle-income countries. Data from 2024 show that the number of Ghanaians who are food insecure increased from 12.4 million in Q1 2024 to 13.3 million in Q4 2024, representing a 7.3 percent increase in individuals suffering from the lack of food access, availability, and utilisation.

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