Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) says it has spent K2.4 billion to support 11,000 households with cash transfers to cushion them from El Nino-induced hunger.

Speaking during the final cash distribution after three months of providing cash transfers to households affected by hunger in the area of T/A Mabilawo in Mzimba district, MRCS General Secretary, Chifundo Kalulu, said about 7 million Malawians are in need of food support in the country

“As the country is still experiencing hunger, we are urging stakeholders and Non-Governmental organization to step in and help the government’s effort to reduce the problems of hunger” he said

Kalulu added that, in T/A Mabilawo’s area, the El Nino-induced weather left communities with little to no food at all, prompting the MRCS to support 1500 households.

However, Overall, MRCS has spent about K2.4 billion providing K50,000 per month to each of the 11,000 households across various districts to cover basic necessities like food and school fees