malnutrition Stories
The approval of the kitty follows the lender’s visit to Kenya’s Food4Education programme in March, an initiative intended to end classroom hunger by s...
Recent studies have shown that long-term use of probiotics, particularly from fermented foods like yoghurt, can improve gut diversity and reduce infla...
FAO notes that the progress towards the broader goal of ensuring regular access to adequate food for all has stalled, highlighting the need to re-look...
The funding gaps mean refugees may have to pay for their health care, but many lack the financial means. This will increase the burden on already over...
UNICEF has warned that at least 14 million children could face disruptions in nutrition programmes.
Forecasters warn of potentially depressed rainfall in upcoming months, particularly in northern counties, further exacerbating food insecurity and com...
Additionally, regions such as Amhara recorded the highest non-responder rate, reflecting a rising number of children who demonstrate no clinical impro...
As the drought continues to threaten lives and livelihoods, the international community is being urged to step up and provide the necessary support to...
In Kenya, where over 600,000 individuals were relying on the support, the effects will be devastating, with those most vulnerable now facing a deepeni...
World Vision operates more than 900 projects, using over $889 million (approximately Sh114.8 billion) to fund its initiatives.
Initial results from the trials show that the potatoes yield approximately 20 tonnes per hectare.
From Palestine to Myanmar, Haiti to Sudan, the world is experiencing the highest number of conflicts since World War II.
The institute warned the public, parents, and students of the risks associated with enrolling in unapproved programmes.
In low-income countries, the multinationals’ portfolios rated 1.8 on the Health Star Rating system.
The number of Kenyans who cannot afford a healthy diet has grown by about 22 per cent, from 35.1 million in 2017 to 42.8 million in 2022.
The Kenyan Ministry of Health is set to include rice in its food fortification initiative, following the successful fortification of edible oils, whea...
5.7 million people are under food stress, 894,557 are in a crisis, and 42,668 are in an emergency situation.
For many of the returnees, the long-anticipated journey back home has turned into a nightmare. They have found their homes reduced to rubble, their li...
Key factors contributing to undernutrition include diseases, poor diets, particularly for children aged six to 23 months, food insecurity, inadequate...
