Dear editor,

There is no doubt that the effects of war extend to the most vulnerable members of society, including children.

Although armed conflicts occur throughout the world, the African continent seems to be a particular background for civil and international wars.

The part of the continent has been greatly affected by wars and its resultant effects like child malnutrition.

Ethiopia for example, has one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the world.

A considerable effort to monitor child malnutrition rates over the past two decades shows that, despite some improvements, approximately half of the children under five are still malnourished.

Much of the burden of deaths resulting from malnutrition, estimated to be over half of childhood deaths in developing countries, can be attributed to mild or moderate malnutrition. Several biological and social economic factors contribute to malnutrition.

The effects of war on children are horrendous in many ways and can only be stopped by ending wars. So please if you want to help the children in war ravaged countries first assist them to get out of wars.

Nyamirambo