- The Ministry of Health through the state department of public health and professional standards, raised concerns on the state of nutrition amid the ongoing environmental challenges occasioned by floods, landslides and food insecurity.
As the country recovers from the devastating effects of the 2024 flood crisis, the Ministry of Health has urged citizens to prioritise the basic necessities of life.
The crisis, considered one of the worst natural disasters to face Kenya in recent years, had devastating after-effects, with lives lost, thousands displaced, and others exposed to a myriad of waterborne diseases.
The Ministry of Health through the state department of public health and professional standards, raised concerns on the state of nutrition amid the ongoing environmental challenges occasioned by floods, landslides and food insecurity.
Through a statement on X, the Principal Secretary for public health and professional standards, Mary Muthoni Muriuki, issued an advisory providing specific guidelines for vulnerable groups, among them Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and young children.
The guidelines advised Pregnant and breastfeeding women to prioritise increased meal intake while keeping in mind the crucial role of breast milk in warding off infections among infants. The ministry urged the groups to seek assistance from health service providers and humanitarian organisations within displacement camps, and outlined initiatives for mass screening and nutrition outreaches.
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This comes as the world celebrated the International Day of Families on May 15, with the ministry also stressing the importance of families in helping overcome mental stress and anxiety resulting from such tragedies.
