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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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 …
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 …
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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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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By Caroline ChiimbaMalnutrition is a major challenge in Zimbabwe’s vulnerable communities due to erratic rainfall patterns and droughts that result in food shortages. In the current context of El-Nino drought, school going children are not spared from this misfortune. To eliminate malnutrition in children and promote a diversified diet in adolescents, the Food and Agriculture …
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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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Globally, farming and poultry projects have improved the productivity of resource-poor communities and enhanced the income and nutritional security of households.The urgent need for transformative food systems that ensure the empowerment of poor and vulnerable population groups like rural women, resulted in the implementation of the USAID-BHA funded Integrated Livelihoods project in Zimbabwe’s Chiredzi and …
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By Caroline Chiimba Most vulnerable households in rural Zimbabwe are still using firewood for cooking and heating needs, as firewood remains the most affordable source of energy for struggling families. Eunice Ncube (64) from Matobo in Mbuso village is among many women who use open fire to cook for her family before the Enhancing Resilience …
