Malnutrition cases on the rise
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Gaborone city Mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe said the city council has registered an increase of malnutrition cases from a minimum of four to six in Block 9 and 65 in Old Naledi.
“I am concerned that we continue to register persistent malnutrition cases. Despite extensive education, these children miss appointments, hence increasing mortality rate. Let us work together to help to reduce malnutrition,” Thutlwe said.
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...