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Siaya new mothers on the forefront reducing stunted growth

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 The main objective of the nurturing care project is to ensure children survive, thrive, and develop to their maximum potential (Shutterstock)

Rose Walinga, 50, works as a community health volunteer (CHV) in Alego Usonga sub-County. She visits households to identify pregnant women and new mothers whom she advises on basic treatment and services.

Ms Walinga said that among her roles as a CHV is training pregnant women and new mothers on nurturing care for early childhood development.

She said the main objective of the nurturing care project is to ensure children in the county survive, thrive, and develop to their maximum potential when they are between zero and three years.

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