# Uganda starts emergency food distribution after 19 die from hunger

Uganda has launched emergency food handouts after at least 19 people died from hunger, highlighting a severe food crisis. The government is responding to worsening shortages in several regions. This underscores the ongoing challenges of food insecurity and the urgent need for aid.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/27/uganda-begins-emergency-food-handouts-after-19-die-from-hunger) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:34 GMT