News: The alarming situation of malnutrition in Mosango in the province of Kwilu
For two years, the Mosango health zone, located more than 30 kilometers from Kikwit in the province of Kwilu, has been facing a catastrophic situation in terms of malnutrition. According to Marie-Thérèse Mukwela, nurse and agent at the Kwilu Provincial Health Division, more than 400 people, children, young and old, are affected by kwashorkore in this region.
The reasons for this situation are multiple. Firstly, the land in the region is no longer fertile, leading to poor growth of agricultural products such as cassava, corn, etc. In addition, families harvest very little of these products, sell them to traders and do not consume them themselves, thus worsening the food shortage. In addition, many people who fled the territory of Kwamouth in the province of Maï-Ndombe now find themselves in host families, which results in insufficient food for everyone.
The Mosango health zone is unfortunately not the only one to experience such a situation. The Mungindu health zone is also affected, further plunging the region into a food crisis.
Faced with this alarming situation, it is urgent to find solutions. Health authorities and humanitarian agencies must intervene quickly to provide adequate food assistance and medical care to people affected by malnutrition.
It is important to raise awareness of the importance of a balanced diet and to develop sustainable agricultural programs to ensure long-term food security in the region. Collaboration between local authorities, non-governmental organizations and the community itself is essential to solving this urgent problem.
It is essential to make the fight against malnutrition a national priority, so that no more people face hunger and malnutrition. The health and well-being of the population must be placed at the heart of public policies, by investing in agriculture, nutritional education and access to health care.
In conclusion, the malnutrition situation in Mosango is alarming and requires immediate action. It is time to mobilize to guarantee adequate food for all and put an end to this humanitarian crisis. The collaboration of all stakeholders is essential to improve the situation and offer a better future to the inhabitants of the region.