By Caroline Chiimba Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women and a percentage of men globally, and the role of nutrition in breast cancer treatment cannot be understated. A healthy diet can play a crucial role in supporting the body’s immune system, managing side effects of treatment, and promoting overall well-being during …
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By Caroline Chiimba Under the EU funded Enhanced Resilience in Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe (ERVHIZ) project, Nutrition Action Zimbabwe (NAZ) with support from UNICEF has been creating nutrition awareness in six Matebeleland districts through cooking demonstrations. Cooking demonstrations play a crucial role in generating nutrition knowledge in vulnerable communities. The demonstrations are part of care …
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The dry climate in Mwenezi, Masvingo region in Zimbabwe is not particularly suitable for crop production, hence farmers in these districts rely on livestock production for their livelihoods. Due to the high prevalence of livestock in the area, they highly depend on veterinarians’ expertise to manage their livestock. To access services such as dehorning, castration, …
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Empowering women farmers can serve as a transformative tool to boost food production, while engaging women as leaders and agents of change in decision-making can engender a much-needed paradigm shift in the discourse on food security. Such are the stories of Betty Shumba, a mother of two who resides in ward 13 Mwenezi district, and …
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The FARM Activity trained 65 farmers, 62 % females and 40 % youths, from Shingiriro Yebudiriro Producer Group in Ward 2, Gwamatenga and Rumwanjiva clusters in Ward 6 of Mwenezi district of Masvingo province, on optimal handwashing, soap making, dietary diversity and meal demonstrations for improved nutrition and hygiene outcomes. The three groups are under …
Hygiene and basic nutrition trainings set to improve nutrition and hygiene outcomes. Read More »
