Tag Archives: Malnutrition

Bio fortification is emerging as a promising strategy in the fight against malnutrition, offering a sustainable solution to improve the nutritional status of populations. By enhancing the nutrient content of staple crops, bio fortification aims to address widespread micronutrient deficiencies that often go unnoticed but have serious health implications. Malnutrition, characterized by inadequate intake or absorption of essential nutrients, remains ...

A senior Ministry of Health Official has said 24% of Kakumiro children below the age of 5 are stunted. Dr Somalie Namukose, the assistant commissioner for the nutrition division, said stunting is a leading cause of malnutrition. ‘‘Currently, we have 24 percent of children who are stunted in Kakumiro. This is a high number and that’s why we are bringing ...

In a bid to end skyrocketing malnutrition and abject poverty in communities, Civil Society Organisations ( CSOs ) have teamed up to officially launch five years programme to end hunger and malnutrition in Uganda dubbed Right to grow. The consortium of CSOs include The Hunger Project International, World Vision, Action against Hunger, Food Rights Alliance, Nutrition Society of Uganda, Community ...