The ⬆️ in child hunger - to the highest levels since the 'hard-lockdown' - is deeply concerning.
27% of children in SA were already stunted pre-#COVID19SA - https://t.co/KyLXxJB29F
Expanding nutrition services & grants must be an urgent priority in responding to this crisis.
Child hunger has now ⬆️ across SA, returning to the highest levels of the ‘hard-lockdown’ in May 2020. Child hunger ⬇️ from a high of 15% in May/Jun to 12% in Jul/Aug 2020, returning to its highest level of 16% (1 in 6 households) in Nov/Dec 2020. #NIDSCRAMWave3
The double burden of #malnutrition affects every country of the world in some form. We must work in partnership to direct resources to the communities most affected. #InvestInNutrition#nutritionfirst https://t.co/rHx7v9LY1a via @TheEconomist
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"By addressing micronutrient deficiencies, Cader says that stunting could be reduced... Obesity and stunting are known as the double burden, and depend strongly on access to quality, nutrient-rich foods, and exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life."
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MUST READ: When Kids Go Hungry (Part1) Treating #malnutrition in children is complex - something that Shihaam Cader& her team at @RCWMCH Red Cross Hospital have been doing for more than 16 years. #childhunger@SECTION27news @shihaamtizz @clearlykath
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We are so proud of Marilyn💛Her commitment this year to out of reach children from child and gogo headed house holds, with no support, nor appearing on any lists, has been been valiant!🦸♀️https://t.co/lBZVReIoxe
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⭐️ All papers and data are available at https://t.co/0RDDlXLyFc
⭐️ The webinar recording will also be added to the website
⭐️ Wave 3 results will be collected in October
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Over the last 2 months we’ve been working on *15* papers analysing #NIDSCRAM Wave 2 data. Join us this Wednesday 30th Sept (12:00-14:00) via Zoom for the launch 🚀Register here: https://t.co/LLWYtQGqhm
Don't they look lovely ? Our educators and learners at Phronesis School / ECD took some time to observe #heritageday 🇿🇦 and they looked nothing less than amazing 🤩
We would like to wish everyone a happy #heritageday 🤗
(8) 1-in-5 (22%) said that someone in the HH went hungry in the last week, & 1-in-7 respondents that a child went hungry in the last week. 7% of adults and 4% of children were perpetually hungry (hunger ‘every day’ or almost every day’) https://t.co/RAgX08eCv1 @NIDS_CRAM
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In times of crisis, community-based relationships are vital for ensuring no one goes hungry. Models like mutual aid are one strategy to help. Check out our infographic on how to create a Mutual Aid Pod in your neighborhood. https://t.co/zcQrgWBEhE