Zimbabwe Families Turn the Tide On Early Malnutrition Detection and Treatment Amidst Devastating Droughts

Zimbabwe Families Turn the Tide On Early Malnutrition Detection and Treatment Amidst Devastating Droughts

Blog - Barbara Chabanda, 34, still recalls when her baby fell sick during last year's El Niño-induced drought in Buhera, 222 kilometres from Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe. Her baby, who was 12 months at the time, had significant weight loss, fatigue and reduced appetite. She had no idea what it was at first, "I thought it was malaria," the mother of seven said. "I was so confused and stressed. I was wondering what could be wrong with my b…