Child malnutrition cases balloon in Old Naledi

Cases of malnutrition amongs children in Old Naledi has increased over the past months
Cases of malnutrition amongs children in Old Naledi has increased over the past months

The Gaborone City Council (GCC) has recorded cases of malnutrition in Old Naledi, with the area’s clinic reporting up to three times the monthly target of cases addressed by other health centres.

Yesterday, councillors heard that of the council’s 15 clinics, Old Naledi consistently had malnutrition cases above the three percent target set by the Ministry of Health. The percent refers to the number of cases recorded when patients visit clinics.

A report tabled by the Urban Development Committee says Old Naledi Clinic reported malnutrition rates of 11.3 and 4.8 percent in January and February 2015 respectively. The report covers January to September 2015.

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