DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 16 -- COMPLAINTS related to children's neglect filed at local government authorities increased by 10 per cent during 2018/2019, according to figures by the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children.
Figures show that 11,897 cases were recorded during 2018/2019 compared to 11,815 filed in 2017/2018.
Deputy Minister in the ministry, Dr Faustine Ndugulile, made the disclosure when responding to a basic question by Special Seats MP Ms Faida Mohamed Bakari (CCM).
The MP had tasked the government to protect children of divorced women and widows, stating that most of such children were not catered for by their fathers.
In response, Dr Ndugulile said the increased complaints were due to increase...