Uganda: Half of Namutumba Children Malnourished

7 October 2013

Malnourishment remains a big a challenge to the growth of children in Namutumba district.

Speaking to New Vision during a campaign on the challenges of education in the district recently, a senior nursing officer at the district, Charles Mwesigwa disclosed that about 50% of the children were malnourished.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.