malnutrition

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The Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud has pledged her commitment to reducing the spate of malnutrition in Abuja. The minister gave the assurance when representatives of USAID and UNICEF visited her in the…

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has solicited to governments at all levels and relevant stakeholders to increase budgeting for nutrition to curb the trend of malnutrition among Nigerian children. READ ALSO:USAID, Stakeholders…

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The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), supported by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reviewed the state’s Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition (KDMSPAN), 2020-2024. READ ALSO:USAID,…

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The Wife of Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has called on stakeholders to join hands in the fight against the menace of malnutrition affecting the society. READ ALSO:USAID, Stakeholders Collaborate To Address Severe Acute…

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A non-profit organisation, Health Emergency Initiative and Spectranet Limited have joined forces to address child malnutrition at its root by providing vital support to those in need with the donation of N1.1m. The organisation in a…

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The Federal Ministry of Health has called on citizens to allow breastfeeding by providing conducive workspace for parents, in order to improve health of the baby and also address malnutrition. Ms Patricia Deworitshe, Director, Media and…

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) with funding from USAID and the government of Germany has distributed severe acute malnutrition kits to over eight non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to combat malnutrition amongst 6000 children in…

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The National Association of Cleft Lip and Palate, (NACLP) in Nigeria has urged parents to give optimal approaches in the repair of Cleft Lip and Palate in children to avoid malnutrition and early death. A Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial…

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A Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Ignatius Onimawo, says malnutrition during pregnancy may increase the risk of babies developing diabetes later in life. He explained that the quality and quantity of nutrition involved during…

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A group of stakeholders have called on the government to lead a joint action in the fight against hunger and malnutrition underscoring the need to invest in smallholder farmers and youths to actively tackle poverty and eliminate food…