Over 1,500 children in Banke found malnourished

Experts say the sharp rise in malnutrition cases is alarming and increases the risk of deaths.

Over 1,500 children under five years of age from Banke district have been found suffering from malnutrition–either moderately or severely–in the last five months. The number could be even higher, as not all the children of the age group have been screened.