The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to suffer illness from unsafe food than older children and adults.

A report by the organisation shows that young children account for almost a third of all foodborne disease cases, with diarrhoeal diseases posing a particularly severe risk to this vulnerable group. WHO estimates that unsafe food causes about 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, many of which could be prevented through improved water, sanitation and hygiene, stronger food safety practices such as pasteurisation, and better access to healthcare for at-risk populations.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Yuki Minato, WHO technical officer for food safety and senior author of The Lancet Global Health paper.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to suffer illness from unsafe food than older children and adults.
A report by the organisation shows that young children account for almost a third of all foodborne disease cases, with diarrhoeal diseases posing a particularly severe risk to this vulnerable group. WHO estimates that unsafe food causes about 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, many of which could be prevented through improved water, sanitation and hygiene, stronger food safety practices such as pasteurisation, and better access to healthcare for at-risk populations.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Yuki Minato, WHO technical officer for food safety and senior author of The Lancet Global Health paper.

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Under-5s three times more likely to get sick from unsafe food: WHO

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto say Pretoria and Nairobi are working together to advance African interests amid growing geopolitical competition and shifting global power dynamics.

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria, the two leaders emphasised that while SA and Kenya do not regard themselves as superior to other African nations, both countries possess significant influence that can be leveraged to promote the continent's priorities on the global stage.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Shingai Mutizwa-Mangiza.

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto say Pretoria and Nairobi are working together to advance African interests amid growing geopolitical competition and shifting global power dynamics.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria, the two leaders emphasised that while SA and Kenya do not regard themselves as superior to other African nations, both countries possess significant influence that can be leveraged to promote the continent's priorities on the global stage.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Shingai Mutizwa-Mangiza.

Kenya, SA unite to advance African interests

Kenyan President William Ruto has assured citizens and the international community that Kenya has not recorded any Ebola cases despite growing concern over the outbreak in neighbouring regions.

Speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria during his three-day State Visit to South Africa, President Ruto emphasised that there has not been a single reported case of Ebola in Kenya.

 Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

Kenyan President William Ruto has assured citizens and the international community that Kenya has not recorded any Ebola cases despite growing concern over the outbreak in neighbouring regions.
Speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria during his three-day State Visit to South Africa, President Ruto emphasised that there has not been a single reported case of Ebola in Kenya.
&nbsp;Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

There has not been a single reported case of Ebola in Kenya: Ruto

The South African (SA) government plans to send envoys across Africa and other parts of the world following a surge in tensions linked to allegations of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the initiative aims to foster dialogue on migration and counter what he describes as misleading narratives portraying South Africans as being xenophobic. 

The move comes amid growing concern over the spread of misinformation on social media, including the circulation of manipulated, miscaptioned, and fake images and videos falsely depicting violence against immigrants in SA. Authorities argue that the rapid spread of unverified visual content online has complicated efforts to address migration challenges, fueled public tensions, and contributed to the spread of fake news across the continent.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Strategist and Socio-Political Commentator.

The South African (SA) government plans to send envoys across Africa and other parts of the world following a surge in tensions linked to allegations of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the initiative aims to foster dialogue on migration and counter what he describes as misleading narratives portraying South Africans as being xenophobic.&nbsp;
The move comes amid growing concern over the spread of misinformation on social media, including the circulation of manipulated, miscaptioned, and fake images and videos falsely depicting violence against immigrants in SA. Authorities argue that the rapid spread of unverified visual content online has complicated efforts to address migration challenges, fueled public tensions, and contributed to the spread of fake news across the continent.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Solly Moeng, Brand Reputation Strategist and Socio-Political Commentator.

Under-5s three times more likely to get sick from unsafe food: WHO

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