Dar es Salaam, Sept. 23 -- WOMEN in Njombe Region have been urged to abide to dietary guidelines from health experts, which are necessary in raising their children to good physical and mental health state.

Nutrition plays a crucial role in children development since deficiencies in essential nutrients may lead to malnutrition, thus affecting children's mental and physical state.

The coordinator of mother and child in Wanging'ombe District, Edshan Mtega made the remarks in an event organized by USAID TULONGE AFYA through Naweza platform in collaboration with the district's health team.

Speaking at the event dubbed 'Mothers Meet Up Events' over the weekend, she said that raising children properly for those at the age below six months was...