Child stunting prevention gets a R1.6 billion boost from the fiscus
South Africa has put fiscal backing behind the national mission to end stunting, allocating R1.6 billion over the medium term, with a focus on pregnancy
October 26, 2026
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South Africa has put fiscal backing behind the national mission to end stunting, allocating R1.6 billion over the medium term, with a focus on pregnancy
Capricorn FM’s Nghamula Chauke spoke to DGMT’s Rahima Essop about the Maternal Support Grant Advocacy Coalition’s call for Treasury to fund support for pregnant women
South Africa wants to put an end to child stunting and malnutrition, but experts say the fight has to start before a baby is born.