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Addis Ababa
October 1, 2026

Gabriel Kanuti Ndimbo

Lecturer in Development Studies, University of Dar es Salaam

Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution

Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution

A lack of food is not the only cause of malnutrition. Poverty, disease, poor sanitation, climate pressures and limited access to healthcare also shape it.

Gabriel Kanuti Ndimbo·1 Oct 2026