
"In Sindh, more than 40% children are malnourished as their mothers are malnourished," said Prof Raza. He said malnutrition is a complex issue which needs to be resolved by all stakeholders.
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Sukkur has been chosen as the venue for the conference to attract doctors from upper Sindh, lower Punjab and Balochistan, he added.
The event will be inaugurated by opposition leader Syed Khursheed Shah and representatives from the United Nations Children's Fund and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation will also participate.
According to Prof Raza, experts from more than five countries will participate in the conference and conduct sessions on different specialties of paediatrics for doctors.
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