Malnutrition

25 children died of malnutrition in Gaza: Palestinian Health Ministry

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 03:04 GMT

The Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that the death toll as a result of malnutrition in Gaza has risen to 25 among children, according to breaking news via Al-Qahera News TV Channel.

Sisi tells his ministers every step leading to meals in the hands of Egypt's schoolchildren should be closely monitored

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 - 05:08 GMT

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi told his ministers on Sunday that all the steps and procedures leading to giving schoolchildren meals should be monitored closely.

Egyptian president inaugurates Silo Foods offering healthy products at competitive prices

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 - 11:30 GMT

The company is established by the National Service Products Organization (NSPO).

56K Egyptian mothers benefit from program addressing child malnutrition

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 - 02:56 GMT

Eligible women must be holders of ration cards, and they have to always bring the children for follow-up and vaccination at public healthcare units and hospitals.

Around 52 million in NENA suffering chronic malnutrition - FAO

Thu, 09 May 2019 - 09:53 GMT

"Conflicts and civil instability have long-lasting impacts on the food and nutrition security of both affected and surrounding countries in the regions,” said Abdessalam Ould Ahmed

Risk factors for heart diseases, diabetes among Egyptians identified

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 - 03:28 GMT

Heart diseases and diabetes constitute the main reasons behind deaths in Egypt.

Two million children in Congo at risk of starvation, U.N. warns

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 - 03:42 GMT

More than 2 million children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are estimated to be at risk of dying from severe acute malnutrition.

Mother-to-mother training in Malawi helps battle child malnutrition

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 - 01:41 GMT

Three weeks is all it takes to change the fortunes of a baby's life, simply by training mothers to make small changes to what they are fed and how their food is prepared.

Unhealthy diets could affect food security progress: U.N.

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 - 06:10 GMT

The U.N. Food Security Agency called for urgent action to promote healthier diets in the Asia-Pacific region

How global warming affects your health

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Global warming is not just a futuristic threat; it is also a present day struggle.

The Silent War that reaps Yemeni Children

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 - 10:46 GMT

One of the poorest countries in the Arab World faces a very uncertain future, being torn apart by war silently with relatively little media attention.

Weak and awaiting worse: villagers fear S.Sudan famine

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 - 12:54 GMT

South Sudan's northwest is untouched by civil war, yet hunger still wreaks havoc: here food shortages are cyclical and the annual "hunger gap" is about to begin.

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