Global Affairs
Over 1,000 Indonesian children fall ill from free school lunches
Health officials said the latest cases were reported in West Java’s Cipongkor, where 1,258 children fell sick between Monday and Wednesday.
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Global Affairs
Sub-Saharan Africa sees 20 million more children receive school meals
Countries such as Chad, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Rwanda have expanded school meal coverage by up to six times, reflecting both improved access and stronger government commitment.
Global Affairs
Free school lunch programme under scrutiny as 365 fall sick in Java
Local officials said 365 students and community members reported stomach pain, diarrhoea, and headaches after eating a meal distributed to several schools in the town.
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KDF soldiers in missions and training exempt from Pay-As-You-Eat policy
Under the revised system, soldiers are required to pay for meals either in cash or through salary deductions.