VOICED : Los ninos sirios de Guta desnutricion a pan y agua

The video discusses the severe malnutrition crisis in Guta Oriental, Syria, highlighting the tragic case of Sahar Dovda, a 34-day-old infant who died from malnutrition. The region has been under siege since 2013, leading to extreme scarcity of food and medicine. Many children suffer from nutritional deficiencies, causing various health issues. The harsh living conditions are exacerbated by unemployment and lack of resources. Families resort to desperate measures to cope, such as pretending to cook to comfort their children.

What is the main reason for the scarcity of food and medicine in Eastern Ghouta?

• Natural disasters

• Governmental siege

• Economic sanctions

• Lack of international aid

Which essential nutrients are particularly lacking in the diet of children in Eastern Ghouta?

• Minerals and water

• Proteins and vitamins

• Fiber and carbohydrates

• Sugars and fats

According to UNICEF, how many children are suffering from acute malnutrition in Eastern Ghouta?

• Thousands

• Hundreds

• Dozens

• Tens of thousands

What is one of the coping mechanisms used by mothers in Eastern Ghouta to comfort their children?

• Playing games

• Singing lullabies

• Boiling water to simulate cooking

• Telling bedtime stories

What has contributed to the harsh living conditions in the central region of Eastern Ghouta?

• Natural disasters

• Years of bombings and conflict

• Economic prosperity

• International sanctions