Bara Hospital disputes claims of surge in malnutrition cases: Hospital CEO Dr Nkele Lesia said the malnutrition cases that were being treated had nothing to do with the national lockdown as claimed before. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Banks charged for manipulating exchange rate to file responses: The Competition Commission said on Tuesday that it had expanded … [Read more...] about Bara Hospital disputes claims of surge in malnutrition cases
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Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial | The Conversation
Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial: A food market in Ibafo in Nigeria's Ogun State. The effects of COVID-19 on food systems will be keenly felt in poorer countries. Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMalnutrition is by far the biggest driver of ill-health and premature mortality in every region of the … [Read more...] about Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial | The Conversation
The missing piece in fighting Africa’s malnutrition problems | The Conversation
The missing piece in fighting Africa's malnutrition problems: EPA/Aaron UfumeliAfrica has made great progress in the fight against malnutrition. Between 2000 and 2016 Senegal, Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Togo, Cameroon and Angola reduced undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting and child mortality by up to 56%. As a result of these countries’ … [Read more...] about The missing piece in fighting Africa’s malnutrition problems | The Conversation
South Africa’s twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity | The Conversation
South Africa's twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity: South Africans eat too little fruit and vegetables. Food gardens in urban and rural communities could help. Flickr/USAID | Southern AfricaMany South Africans are going hungry. At the same time obesity rates are rising. This is unsurprising - both are forms of malnutrition and tend to go together. The coexistence … [Read more...] about South Africa’s twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity | The Conversation
Seven African countries show how the battle against malnutrition can be won | The Conversation
Seven African countries show how the battle against malnutrition can be won: Africa has focused on tackling undernutrition caused by low calorie diets. IFPRIA number of African countries are taking bold action to tackle malnutrition. They have successfully implemented a range of actions that have started to improve nutrition for all. Good nutrition contributes to cognitive … [Read more...] about Seven African countries show how the battle against malnutrition can be won | The Conversation
