One in four children under five stunted in Akwa Ibom, survey shows
Nearly one in four children under five in Akwa Ibom State is stunted according to the 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey which puts the prevalence at 24.1 per cent. The figure was highlighted at the inauguration of Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition across the state's 31 local government areas organised by the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in collaboration with UNICEF.
Pidgin: Nearly one in four pikin wey never reach five years for Akwa Ibom State don get stunting according to di 2023–2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey wey put di rate at 24.1 per cent. Dem highlight dis figure during di launching of Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition for all di 31 local government areas for di state wey di Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning organize with UNICEF.
How this affects you: Children under five in Akwa Ibom State experience stunting that can impair physical growth, brain development, learning, and future productivity.
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