One in four children under five stunted in Akwa Ibom, survey shows
A national survey found that 24.1 per cent of children under five in Akwa Ibom are stunted. In response, the state is establishing nutrition committees across all 31 local government areas to tackle c
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A national survey found that 24.1 per cent of children under five in Akwa Ibom are stunted. In response, the state is establishing nutrition committees across all 31 local government areas to tackle chronic malnutrition. The post One in four children under five stunted in Akwa Ibom, survey shows appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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