By Augustine Mumbere,
At least 56 percent of children born by mothers below 18 years in Busongora County North in Kasese district are reportedly stunted, or too short of their age.
According to recent research in the sub-counties of Maliba, Kitswamba, Bugoye and Rugendabara-Kikongo town council done by Gender, Environment and Action Uganda-GEDA, a non-governmental Organization based in Kasese, children from rural households were more likely stunted compared to urban areas.
Addressing civil servants and stakeholders during an inception meeting held at Maliba sub-county headquarters yesterday, the Executive Director Gender, Environment and Action Uganda, Ms. Medias Bihunirwa, called upon parents to fight stuntedness and Malnutrition by feeding on balanced diet. Ms. Bihunirwa speaking….
Ms. Ruth Labongo, the Community Development Officer for Maliba Sub County, reported increased teenage mothers in the parishes of Isule, Mubuku and Nyangonge among others. Ms. Labongo speaking….
Mr. Robert Kiryamuthaka, the area local council three chairperson, concurred with the CDO but urged parents and guardians to invest in education of their children. END.
