Aduke, the Pregnant Girl

Kwashiorkor is a common nutritional disease found among children in developing countries. It commonly causes swollen stomachs and bodies, fluffy, discoloured hair, and weeping wounds among children who are poorly weaned off breastmilk.1 But, it can be easily managed and even more, it is highly preventable, if we observed the proper nutritional practices like exclusive breastfeeding and timely introduction of nutritious foods.
In this Medi-Tale, Ayọ̀mídé champions a mission to help little Àdùkẹ́ while visiting her Grandma. Because of her swollen stomach, Ayọ̀mídé’s first impression was that Àdùkẹ́ was “pregnant,” but the medical team helped us understand that poor feeding practices were the major reason for Àdùkẹ́’s “pregnancy.”
Read on as Ayọ̀mídé demonstrates love and determination to help another child just like her.

1.⁠ ⁠Ulasi OT, Ebenebe J. Protein Energy Malnutrition, Vitamin Deficiencies and Vitamin Toxicity. In: Azubuike JC, Nkanginieme KE, editors. Paediatrics and Child Health in a Tropical Region. 3rd ed. Nigeria: Educational Printing and Publishing; 2016. P 701-718.