March 17
South Africa: Almost 50% of Adult South Africans Are Overweight or Obese. Poverty and Poor Nutrition Are Largely to Blame [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition (wasting, stunting, underweight), inadequate vitamins or minerals, overweight and obesity. Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: 'Lagos May Increase Tax On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Reduce Disease Burden' [press release]
Premium Times
The state health commissioner reasoned that funds raised through such a policy could be channeled specifically to the areas of the consequence of those consumptions. Read more »
Tanzania: Kagera Turnsto Bananas to Fight Malnutrition, Hidden Hunger
Daily News
Sitting before a solar drier, Ms Mariam Kokusiima (36), a resident of Muleba District's Kishanda village, can manage to make at least 200 banana cakes each day which she sells at… Read more »
March 04
Africa: Undernutrition and Obesity a 'Double Burden' in Africa - WHO Study
RFI
According to a World Health Organization study published by The Lancet medical journal, obesity has increased alarmingly in low and middle income countries, particularly in Africa.… Read more »
February 26
Zimbabwe: Byo Blooms - Nutritional Gardens Sprout Hope, Health
The Herald
Seventy-four year-old Mr Sabelo Ndlovu of Nkulumane suburb, Bulawayo surveyed his garden with a twinkle in his weathered eyes. Read more »