San community in Boteti region faces severe child malnutrition

In Botswana's Boteti region, the San community is disproportionately affected by child malnutrition. A UNICEF, Japan, and Red Cross program highlights the challenges faced by families, with one household of 22 people living in a single yard and children relying on feeding schemes for nourishment. Many affected families live in mud and tree branch structures thatched with grass, with multiple individuals sharing small rooms that lack beds. The article explores the persistent issue of acute malnutrition within the San community and the efforts required to address this cycle.