South Africa faces rising child malnutrition, obesity and poverty, while mental health care remains scarce. Kids enjoying ...

Some local farmers carry part of their sorghum produce at Naoros farm in Turkana Central during harvesting exercise earlier January 2025. [Lucas Ngasike, Standard] In a world armed with unprecedented ...

UNICEF South Africa found that the National School Nutrition Programme is vital in fighting child malnutrition, providing ...

Almost five million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2024 as progress towards reducing child mortality stalled, the United Nations (UN) has said.

Two million children in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition. Malnutrition refers to a condition that occurs when a person’s diet does not provide the right amount of nutrients for proper ...

A health expert emphasises the vital role of nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood, noting the lasting impact of a ...

Jigawa State is setting a remarkable example in the fight against child malnutrition in Nigeria through its innovative Masaki Initiative, a community-driven programme that is saving lives, empowering ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. IBADAN, Nigeria (AP) — In her cramped, dimly ...

Two government departments are working on new food-related legislation that will hopefully address the long delays in restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods to children. In Part Three of an ...