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Local leaders in Gakenke district said that child stunting and malnutrition have remarkably reduced after parents adopted balanced diets for their children.
According to the Director of Health in Gakenke district, child stunting has reduced from 63.9% in 2010 to 30% currently, a progress attributed to proper feeding on nutritious foods as well as a daily balanced diet.
Hategekimana added that the robust campaigns were conducted through grassroots leaders to ensure that families understand the importance of a balanced diet and nutritious foods to their children.
Community health workers have done a great job to reduce stunting by following up children’s health and advising parents on proper feeding for their children.
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