Malnutrition Crisis: Urgent Action Needed Ahead of Election and Festive Season

13 November, 2024

As Namibia faces its election season followed by the festive period, the country must confront a pressing issue: malnutrition. From December this year to March next year, the peak season for malnutrition, it’s a time of heightened awareness and urgency, particularly in regions most affected by food insecurity. Ben Shernick, the Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia:

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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