Malnutrition

About 860,000 children under five are severely malnourished and another five million face “moderate acute malnutrition

Malnutrition, driven by factors like poverty and inflation, hinders economic growth and human potential in Pakistan

2.3 million children expected to face acute malnutrition in 2023, says UNICEF official

UN warns deaths from water-borne diseases, malnutrition will outstrip 1,700 drowned, electrocuted in initial cascade

Effects of malnutrition and iron deficiency on our children is a literal brain drain

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Scientists ramp up new zinc-fortified wheat that can boost millions of poor people with deficient diets

Study with US varsity to probe interlink with Covid-19

Dr Faisal Sultan terms 2018 nutrition survey’s findings ‘very concerning’

The govt will have to design and implement different interventions for different age groups of children

Govt needs to discourage the sentimental and unmalthusian habit of thoughtless procreation addressing malnutrition

There needs to be an awakening of a conscience that extends beyond the individual

Authorities have spent millions on operational, administrative expenses instead of serving the masses

UAF VC says 58% of country’s population is facing food insecurity

24-year-old spent just two yuan ($0.29) per day on food in order to pay her younger brother''s medical treatment

Consultative meeting held to address nutrition issue in Pakistan

‘Hackathon on Malnutrition’ launched at the National Incubation Centre in Islamabad

Shah stressed on the use of supplements for expecting mothers, children who were born weak

DHO says that birth spacing will help reduce malnutrition level in Thar

There has been a surge in infant and child mortality rates in the district due to malnutrition

An average of 40% of children aged five and below are malnourished in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines

Malnutrition is one of the top killers of children

Population surge pressing problem for Punjab

Punjab health minister says appropriate steps can save lives

UN Resident Coordinator Neil Buhne meets PM Imran to discuss a range of reforms, social uplift projects

Twice as many adolescent girls as boys bear burden of malnutrition

40% children suffering from malnutrition; govt drafts food fortification bill to tackle nutritional emergency

Around two-thirds of households across Pakistan are deprived of a nutritious diet

Revealed after the biggest-ever nutrition survey in Pakistan’s history

PM’s aide says 62% children lack Vitamin A

Government's relief measures seem insufficient

Say 40% of children below age of five years are underweight

Staff comprises 1,378 lady health workers, 78 school nutrition officers, 69 lady health supervisors

'Affordability is the biggest challenge here'

UAF VC says parents should make sure their kids are fed homemade dishes

Signs MoU with UNDP, WFP; also to contribute to increasing resilience to disasters

Deputy speaker says National Nutrition Programme will be launched soon

First campaign in three districts showed alarming rate of Malnutrition

This signifies a very dangerous situation, says additional deputy commissioner

Assuaging malnutrition in the province will require strategic liaising with the employment and development sectors

Top court irked by Sindh govt releasing 'special incentives' to sway doctors into accepting positions in Thar

World Food Day is aimed at ensuring the food security to end the hunger from the world

Country Director Illango, Health Minister Kiyani meet in Islamabad

Nutrition Cell head says lack of human resource one of biggest hurdles in reaching out to local communities

Says number of deaths caused by malnutrition in seven districts has decreased due to the campaign

As much as 78% of the children get below optimal dietary diversity

First phase covered seven Balochistan districts, 24 more to go

Zinc deficiency affects immune system and makes children more vulnerable to malaria, lung infections, other diseases

Nation loses $7.6 billion per annum in cumulative impact

A large-scale issue such as malnutrition demands attention on a macro level by various stakeholders