"Food Insecurity in Ghana Surges by 7.3% Amid National Efforts"

Food insecurity in Ghana surged by 7.3% from Q1 to Q4 2024, highlighting challenges in achieving adequate food security despite national anti-hunger measures.

• The Ghana Statistical Service reported that food insecurity affected 12.4 million people in Ghana by the end of 2024, an increase from earlier in the year.
• The rise in food insecurity coincided with World Food Day celebrations, emphasizing the urgent need for effective policies to improve food security across the nation.
• The Volta Region and Greater Accra Region are among the areas most impacted, revealing disparities in agricultural access and resources contributing to food insecurity in Ghana.