Sofala province in Mozambique has recorded 21 deaths due to chronic malnutrition between January and May, according to provincial health chief Bélio António. These deaths are linked to factors including insufficient breastfeeding, poor food management, food scarcity, and underlying illnesses like HIV and tuberculosis. Over 5,000 malnutrition cases have been reported in the province during the same period, with the majority treated at Beira Central Hospital. Delayed access to healthcare facilities also contributes to fatalities. Civil society organizations and UNICEF have warned of a major nutritional crisis in Mozambique, citing inadequate public investment in nutrition and security, and reduced funding for crucial aid programs. UNICEF estimates approximately 100,000 children under five will require treatment for severe acute malnutrition this year, but funding cuts are hindering the provision of essential supplies and logistics. Mozambique faces one of the highest rates of malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, with a critical 4% of children acutely malnourished.