The effects of ESAP and drought on social workers

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Under ESAP; the government was called upon to reduce expenditure. As a result; health fees were introduced and school fees in urban primary schools were reintroduced after 10 years of free education. People who normally depend on their agriculture produce had to line up for food aid as drought intensified throughout the country. Details of the Supplementary Feeding Scheme; access to drought relief; agricultural recovery programme; education; social dimensions; health and employment are included