Qacha’s Nek, Sept. 3 — Tebellong LECSA hospital in Qacha’s Nek is grappling with an alarming rise in malnutrition cases, driven by severe food insecurity exacerbated by ongoing drought conditions.
The crisis is impacting both children and adults, with an increasing number of admissions reflecting the dire situation.
In late 2023, the hospital saw a significant spike in malnutrition cases among children under five and adults undergoing TB and HIV treatment. . .
