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Malnutrition

1 out of 3 children in Nasarawa malnourished

Agency Report Jun 5, 2021 0

The Civil Society Scaling–Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), on Saturday, disclosed that 37 children out of every 100 children in Nasarawa State were malnourished, describing the burden of malnutrition in the state as “bigger than the…

Government

124 Children Died of Malnutrition, 15,329 Treated in Kaduna – Official

Philip Yatai Nov 5, 2020 0

No fewer than 124 children have died of malnutrition in Kaduna State between January and September with 15,329 cured of the diseases within the same period.The State Nutrition Officer, Mrs Ramatu Musa, made this known in Kaduna on…

Health

Malnutrition: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

Tofunmi Jul 16, 2020 0

Malnutrition has no doubt been an underlying source of several cases of deaths and abnormal growths. Malnutrition is a complex condition resulting from an imbalance between the body's nutritional needs and intake of these nutrients. It…

Government

Malnutrition: Group Commends FG for Supplying RUTF

Hajara Leman Jan 6, 2020 0

Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) coalition, a group of professionals in diverse fields, has commended the Federal Government for providing Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in sufficient quantity in Gombe State. …

Health

‘Reduce all forms of malnutrition’ – Aisha Buhari

Ahmed Ubandoma Oct 25, 2019 0

The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on stakeholders, especially parents, to ensure their children eat nutritious food to nurture their body system to good health.Mrs Buhari gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja, through her…

World

49% children under five do not grow well in Nigeria – UNICEF

Nana Musa Oct 17, 2019 0

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), said 49 per cent of children under the age of five in the country do not grow well as they are either stunted, wasted or overweight.UNICEF Nigeria said this in a statement and added that…

Government

Gombe secures N3.4 bn World Bank loan to fight malnutrition

Hajara Leman Aug 7, 2019 0

The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has secured N3.4 billion loan from the World Bank for use in checking malnutrition in the state.Dr Kamil Shoretire, National Project Manager, Accelerating…

Metro

Kaduna govt. educates parents, others on infant feeding to prevent malnutrition

Philip Yatai Feb 1, 2019 0

The Kaduna State Government has educated 80,949 parents and caregivers on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) information in 2018 as part of its efforts to prevent malnutrition in children.Hajiya Hauwa Usman, the state Nutrition…

Health

Report malnutrition cases to health centres immediately, nutritionist tells parents

Diana Omueza Nov 2, 2018 0

A nutritionist, Mrs Chinyere Ekwueme with Primary Health Care Board in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has advised parents to report cases of malnutrition to health centres immediately.Ekwueme, Assistant State Nutrition…

Health

Malnutrition: Experts recommend breastfeeding, diet

Lydia Ngwakwe Aug 29, 2018 0

Experts in Nutrition and Dietetics on Wednesday said inappropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices were main causes of malnutrition in the first two years of a child.The experts made the observation at the 6th Annual…

News

Malnutrition ravaging Nigeria’s population, says expert

Mercy Okhiade/Itohan Abara-Laserian Apr 12, 2018 0

Malnutrition has become a real and present danger in Nigeria as the country’s population increases to 198 million people, a nutrition expert announced in Lagos on Thursday.The Country Director of the think-thank, Helen Keller…

Health & Relationships

El-Rufai orders supply of medicine for malnourished children

Hussaina Yakubu Feb 4, 2018 0

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has ordered the supply of more Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) for the treatment of malnourished children, an official said.The Project Manager, Kaduna State Emergency Nutrition Action Plan,…

News

Princess Modupe Ozolua And Ooni Of Ife Join Forces To End Malnutrition

Ibukun Dec 27, 2017 0

An American-Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur, Princess Modupe Ozolua and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi disgusted at the rate of malnutrition, due to difficulties in the country have joined forces to end the…

Ticker

NOA, UNICEF mobilise traditional rulers, 60 communities against malnutrition in Kaduna State

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 30, 2017 0

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is working with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to raise awareness on the importance of adequate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) in 60 communities in Kaduna state.Malam Lawal Haruna, a…

Health & Relationships

Malnutrition: FG launches 10-year food security, nutrition policy

Uju May 10, 2017

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja launched a 10-year Agricultural Sector Food Security and Nutrition Strategy to combat malnutrition and food insecurity in the country.Launching the document, Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of…

Metro

31 % underdeveloped children in Kwara signify chronic malnutrition – NGO

Uju Jan 12, 2017

Mr Kingsley Obiakor, Facilitator, Civil Society Scaling-up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), says 31 per cent underdeveloped children in Kwara are signifying chronic malnutrition.Obiakor made the disclosure on Thursday at a workshop on…

Health & Relationships

7 states move to save more than 1.59m malnourished mothers, children in North West

Uju Jan 8, 2017

States in the North West of Nigeria are fighting to stem the scourge of malnutrition which has affected more than 1,594,462 children in the region.The United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that every single day, Nigeria loses…

World

Current increase in food items’ prices hampering fight against malnutrition – UNICEF

Femi Famutimi Sep 15, 2016 0

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said prevailing increase in prices of food items was hampering ongoing fight against malnutrition in the country.The Fund’s Nutrition Specialist, Dr Florence Oni, stated this at a…

Government

102,000 children miss exclusive breastfeeding in Jigawa — Survey

Kelechi Uchenna Sep 2, 2016 0

A recent survey indicated that 102,000 children under five years in Jigawa did not get exclusive breastfeeding, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has said.The Programme Officer of the Centre, Malam Mohammad Murtala,…

Features

Preventing the scourge of malnutrition in Kaduna State

Kelechi Uchenna Aug 21, 2016 0

Stakeholders in health sector observe that reported cases of malnutrition among children and women in the country have become a public health concern in recent times.For instance, Dr Idris Isokpunwu, Head of Nutrition, Federal Ministry…

Metro

Shocking Reason Why 9-Year-Old Boy Was Chained In Celestial Church

Femi Famutimi Jul 24, 2016 0

A 9-year-old boy called Taiwo Korede was rescued by members of the NSCDC from captivity.The boy had been found chained and malnourished allegedly kept captive for 2 whole weeks.According to the NSCDC, the reason Taiwo was chained up…

Health & Relationships

UNICEF Identifies Malnutrition as Major Cause of Children’s Death in Nigeria

Jumoke Dec 21, 2015 0

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said that malnutrition accounts for Over 50 percent of under-five mortality of children and women in Nigeria especially the Northern part of the country.While presenting a paper titled…

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55% of Child Mortality in Nigeria is Associated with Malnutrition – UNICEF

Jumoke Sep 8, 2015 0

United Nations Children's Fund Chief Nutritionist, Arjan De Wagt has said that 55 per cent of child mortality in Nigeria is associated with malnutrition.Wagt said this while speaking at the 2-day Media Dialogue on Child Malnutrition,…

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Half a Million Nigerian Children Die from Malnutrition Yearly – UNICEF

Jumoke Aug 27, 2015 0

The United Nations Children Fund has said that about 500,000 Nigerian children die from malnutrition yearly.UNICEF made this known during a two day workshop in Calabar for media executives and health correspondents of many Nigerian…

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Approximately 1000 Nigerian Children die of Malnutrition Daily – UN

Jumoke Aug 18, 2015 0

A new report released by the United Nations Children's Fund and the federal government has revealed that about 1000 Nigerian children die of malnutrition daily.UNICEF Country Representative, Jean Gough said: "There are approximately 1.7…