Concerns Raised Over Increase In Child Stunting Cases

The Health department has raised concerns about the increased levels of child stunting in the country, as more children suffer from malnutrition that ultimately affect their development and school performance.

Child stunting happens during pregnancy and early stages of development due to malnutrition in children.

To address this, a summit aimed at ending stunting is taking place this week under the theme: Courageous Action to End Stunting.

The Grow Great Stunting Summit has kicked off today in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.

National Health Department Spokesperson, Foster Mohale says there has been a more than 20 increase of cases.