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Stunting is considered a major problem in the Central African Republic, with 39.8 per cent of children younger than 5 affected, according to the 2022 Global Nutrition Report. This is among the highest stunting prevalences in the world, surpassing the Africa regional average of 30.7 per cent. Simultaneously, the country faces a high rate of anaemia among women of reproductive age (15 to 49 years), with 46.8 per cent of women in that age group affected. While these challenges persist, the Central ...