Child malnutrition cases balloon in Old Naledi
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...