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Article
11 May 2021
A malnourished daughter and a determined mother: a story of resilience and survival
Adama is the third wife of her husband. She has four children and lives in a family of 29 members. Her husband is a farmer with no other skills to generate income to sustain the family. Adama has adopted five children of her deceased co-wife. She lives in a village called Checken which is 10 kilometers from the p...
Article
11 November 2020
Promoting equity in nutrition health for children in The Gambia
Good nutrition is the bedrock of child survival, health and development. Well-nourished children are better able to grow and learn, to contribute to their communities, and to be resilient in the face of disease, disasters and other crises. But for many children suffering from malnutrition, the reality is stark. In...
Report
22 November 2018
The Gambia National Nutrition Survey 2015
As malnutrition is a significant contributor to child morbidity and mortality, it is critical to h ave quality, relevant and timely information to monitor the nutritional status of children under five and other vulnerable groups. The National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), in collaboration with UNICEF and other stakehol...
Programme
22 November 2018
Nutrition
The challenge, Malnutrition in all its forms remains a public health challenge in The Gambia. Many children, especially those in rural areas, are poorly nourished. Malnutrition is linked to several issues, ranging from institutional arrangements, shortfall in domestic resources, to challenges related to the qualit...
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14 August 2018
Early screening and treatment of malnutrition saves lives
Prevention is better than cure. This rings true for cases of malnutrition among children in The Gambia. However, when prevention falls through, early screening and effective treatment can save children’s lives, and give them a new chance to reach their fullest potential. UNICEF and WFP successfully conducted a joi...
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