Mothers have been advised to feed their kids on a balanced diet and ensure their hygiene is good.
Mothers have been advised to feed their kids on a balanced diet and ensure their hygiene is good.
The call was made by Dr. Hope Katusiime, the Deputy DHO Ibanda district during an exclusive interview with our reporter.
Between 2013 and 2015, it is estimated that more than 500,000 young Ugandan children died due to poor feeding. Of these deaths, nearly half were associated with under nutrition.
According to Hope most mothers in Ibanda district mostly in Kicuzi Sub County are not caring about the diet of which has made them face difficulties in their growth.
She further noted that poor feeding affects the performance and the minds of a child.
