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Concern over high malnutrition rates in West Pokot

Increased cases of malnutrition in West Pokot County have been attributed to food insecurity.

The malnutrition rate in the region still stands at 45.9 per cent and is above the national figure of 35 per cent. County administration has been urged to adopt a multi-sectoral approach by allocating more funds to reverse the trend.

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