Why South Africa's social grants aren't eradicating malnutrition: Some 17 million South Africans rely on social grants. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersA national sigh of relief should follow the Constitutional Court ruling that ensures the uninterrupted payment of social grants in South Africa. And some praise might follow the slight increases in monthly social grant payments to more … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s social grants aren’t eradicating malnutrition | The Conversation
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As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia
APO News from Africa: As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia: As the spectre of famine hangs once again over Somalia, early numbers show an increasing number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and cholera or acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) — a combination that killed many children in the famine of 2011. … [Read more...] about As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country
Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country: The results of a new Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) study indicate that Madagascar’s economy loses 3.384 billion Ariary (US$ 1.5 billion) per year – the equivalent of 14.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – to the effects … [Read more...] about Madagascar’s Prime Minister Advocates for More Support and Investment to Combat Chronic Malnutrition in the Country
Over 100 children have died of malnutrition in Gauteng – DA
Over 100 children have died of malnutrition in Gauteng – DA: A total of 113 children have died of malnutrition in Gauteng between April 2015 and March 2016, the Democratic Alliance says. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng … [Read more...] about Over 100 children have died of malnutrition in Gauteng – DA
Maternal malnutrition affects future generations. Kenya must break the cycle | The Conversation
Maternal malnutrition affects future generations. Kenya must break the cycle: A mother and her son at a nutrition clinic in Kenya. Adequate nutrition for mothers is important for the health of their children. KUAP PandipieriNutrition of women before and during pregnancy and when breastfeeding is critical in determining the health and survival of the mother and of her unborn … [Read more...] about Maternal malnutrition affects future generations. Kenya must break the cycle | The Conversation
