For many years, they have been battling malnutrition cases. But now they have taken the responsibility to manage malnutrition cases. Malnutrition, a condition that results from nutrient deficiency or overconsumption, has been a killer “disease” among under-fives, women and expectant mothers in Turkana county. She called upon the partners to take cue from the recently launched County Nutrition Plan and act towards eliminating the perennial problem. Lokidor said that upscaling the use of the tape to other subcounties must be prioritised to end malnutrition cases in the region.

Source: The Star July 15, 2021 00:56 UTC