Child malnutrition persists as silent crisis in rural Botswana

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 360 Views |

LETLHAKANE: Child malnutrition continues to pose a serious yet often overlooked threat in parts of Botswana, with vulnerable communities still struggling to meet the basic nutritional needs of young children.

The burden falls heavily on San communities across the country, and in Boteti District, field reports confirm that most of the children affected by malnutrition are those of the San tribe.

Despite ongoing interventions by partners such as UNICEF Botswana, Botswana Red Cross Society and the Japanese Embassy, recent field observations reveal the depth of the challenge, particularly in remote settlements.

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