How Acholi locals are tackling malnutrition with food banks
The United Nations Children’s Agency, UNICEF, has identified malnutrition, malaria, pneumonia, and HIV/AIDS as the leading causes of child mortality in Northern Uganda in 2023.
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Ugandan parliamentary legal team engages leaders on food and nutrition bill
Sudu Swaib Allah Aciga, the district Khadi of Yumbe, referenced the Quran’s teachings on food and nutrition, noting the importance of family planning in ensuring food security.
Africa Health Concern donates to over 100 children in Lira district
According to Ejedio, Africa Health Concern is looking for partnerships with both local and international health development players.
Calls for global health spending to save millions of children from malnutrition and disease
New modelling shows 40 million more children will suffer from hunger’s worst effects by 2050 due to climate change, but immediate action could instead boost health, spur economic growth.
How refugees in Adjumani are fighting malnutrition
James Vuciri Logwenya, the agriculture officer for Dzaipi sub-county lauded the project, saying that since the project started, it has helped to improve on the stunting and malnutrition cases in the region.