Nearly one in six children in Madhesh suffering from malnutrition
Summary
Nearly one in six children in Madhesh Province suffer from malnutrition, with 15.76% of surveyed children found malnourished or at risk, highlighting a critical public health challenge.
Key Points
- Nearly one in every six children in Madhesh Province suffers from malnutrition.
- The survey covered 133 local levels, assessing 283,308 children.
- 44,654 children (15.76%) were found malnourished or at risk, a critical level per WHO standards.
- Authorities emphasize the need for targeted nutrition and awareness programmes to combat this issue.
