Child stunting crisis mirrors early HIV blindness as experts urge urgent course correction
Daily Maverick | 31.03.2026 19:00
One of the most shocking of all the many health statistics in South Africa is the estimate that 27% of children under five are stunted. These malnourished children are short for their age, in part because of chronic malnutrition and inadequate healthcare before and after birth. Stunting is a largely preventable condition that can also impair brain development.
