Child stunting remains one of South Africa’s most devastating hidden crises. It’s a condition that doesn’t just affect a child’s physical growth — it can permanently impact brain development, learning ability and long-term wellbeing episode artwork

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Child stunting remains one of South Africa’s most devastating hidden crises. It’s a condition that doesn’t just affect a child’s physical growth — it can permanently impact brain development, learning ability and long-term wellbeing

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Child stunting remains one of South Africa’s most devastating hidden crises. It’s a condition that doesn’t just affect a child’s physical growth — it can permanently impact brain development, learning ability and long-term wellbeing. The DG Murray Trust says it’s intensifying efforts to tackle the problem, which is often driven by poor nutrition, repeated infections and a lack of proper early childhood support and stimulation.  Guest: Liezel Engelbrecht: Nutrition Lead of the Hold My Hand Accelerator, incubated by DG Murray Trust (DGMT)    

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