Malnutrition ravages Sudurpaschim as politics ignores a silent crisis
Summary
Over one-third of children under five in Surma Rural Municipality, Bajhang, suffer from malnutrition, with political neglect exacerbating the crisis in Sudurpaschim province.
Key Points
- Over one-third of children under five in Surma Rural Municipality in Bajhang suffer from malnutrition, with severe stunting rates highest in Sudurpaschim province.
- The crisis worsens due to poverty, migration of working-age adults, and lack of political will addressing nutrition issues.
- Nutritionists emphasize malnutrition as a political issue that requires strong political will and multisectoral approaches to resolve.
- Malnutrition severely impacts children's physical and mental development, increasing risks of mortality and non-communicable diseases later in life.
