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‘Breastfeed to reduce breast cancer risk’

Breastfeeding is a natural, beneficial, and recommended practice for newborns, providing them with essential nutrients and antibodies for healthy growth and development. Beyond its immediate benefits for infants, breastfeeding also offers numerous advantages for mothers, including a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. As we take the final lap in commemorating the Breast cancer awareness …

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Word Food Day: Supporting communities’ access to nutritious diets in the aftermath of El-Nino

By Caroline Chiimba The El-Nino induced drought has been a major threat to food security across the country, exacerbating existing issues of hunger and malnutrition in vulnerable communities. Statistics show that more than 2.8 billion people are unable to afford a healthy diet while 733 million people globally are facing hunger. Cognizant of this year’s …

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Intensifying Active screening to reduce malnutrition amid drought

By Caroline Chiimba Malnutrition is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world, particularly in communities that are already vulnerable due to factors such as poverty and drought. In the wake of a drought, active screening for malnutrition is particularly important as food insecurity is likely to be high and the risk …

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The whole farm approach paying dividends in Ward 25 Masvaure village in Mutare district.

Feed the Future Zimbabwe Fostering Agribusiness for Resilient Markets (FtFZ – FARM) conducted meal planning training in Masvaure village, Ward 25 of Mutare District to 22 members (73 percent females and 18 percent youth) of newly formed Hard Target Producer group.   The training was conducted through meal demonstrations showcasing seven recipes included bean muffins, multi …

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Introduction of soap making improves hygiene in Mutare

Feed the Future Zimbabwe Fostering Agribusiness for Resilient Markets (FtFZ – FARM) is implementing WASH activities in 8 wards of Mutare district.  The activities include optimal handwashing, toilet construction and water purification. The Activity has been emphasising that for handwashing to be effective farmers need to wash their hands with soap and clean running water. …

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Knowledge and increased incomes lead to change in attitudes of farmers and adoption of latrine construction

Latrine construction was not a priority for farmers in Chiredzi as they have relied on the dense forests for defaecation. Open defaecation coupled with unsafe water consumption e.g. drinking water from rivers was compromising health amongst the community and livestock. The Activity has made efforts by encouraging the construction of latrines to curb the spread …

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