Kasese district launched a five-year district nutrition plan with a call on the locals to empress balanced diet against stunted growth, Kasese Guide Radio has learnt.
Speaking to the media shortly after launching the Nutrition plan, the Kasese district Boss, Mr. Eriphaz Muhindi said the commissioned district nutrition coordination committee would make analysis of what has so far been done and how the remaining gaps can be filled.
Mr. Muhindi who prayed that the project be massively owned, calls for the promotion of food security, mainly vegetable and fruit growing which he said are key pillars to good feeding particularly among children. Mr. Muhindi speaking1……..
The Kasese district Inter-religious council coordinator, Rev. Ezra Yongenza Mukonzo asked Church based institutions to make good use of their land to support production for food security and improved household incomes. Rev Mukonzo speaking………
At the same launch Organized by Save the Children in partnership with Baylor Uganda and Kiima Foods among others, Mr. George Mayinja, the Kasese District Education officer warned families against over frying greens, adding that feeding children on fruits, is their life. END.