A balanced diet and good nutrition are not only important as a source of energy for our active lives but are critical for our defense against disease. According to the world health organization (WHO) a healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases, including such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

While there is no cure from the COVID-19 infection and indeed no food can prevent the infection, a nutritious and healthy diet rich in protective foods can boost one’s immunity and capacity to fight the infection.

The Oromo proverb is a true reflection of the emergency situation individuals, families, communities, societies, nations and continents are being faced with. While this is seen as some as an opportunity to help humanity it is conversely also resulting in inward thinking as people and peoples struggle to save themselves. The true situation of anyone is really within families many of whom are in isolation, quarantine or staying at home.