Stunted by a growing problem


Tired and weaks: At an age when he should be in preschool, Shahadat Hussein lies on a hospital bed in Darbhanga, Bihar. — AFP

India needs to focus on providing more medical care and attention to its malnourished children.

AS another dangerously underweight child balances precariously on his set of scales, Dr Om Prakash knows he has to move fast to avert tragedy.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Education , edud

   

Next In Education

Middle East conflict: Higher Education Ministry considering repatriating Malaysian students
Bridging the pharma-business gap
RM5mil HELP awards for students
News by youths for youths
End of the rote?
HOTS done right
VI team unlocks DNA study
Teaching route for STPM candidates
Not so hot after all
‘Not funny to talk about my body’

Others Also Read