In Burkina Faso, the leading cause of death for children under five is malaria and nearly 20 percent of children nationwide are stunted. In Zitenga, Bibata has brought her children to a community health center to receive anti-malaria drugs. Health workers also use this visit to check Bibataʼs kids for signs of malnutrition.

First published in the January 20, 2023, 9:59 a.m. edition

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