40pc of people malnourished: experts

Prof stresses need for awareness campaigns about healthy food to combat issue


APP December 29, 2023
On the occasion, Micronutrient Initiative Pakistan Director Dr Naseer Nizamani said the situation of malnutrition in Pakistan, particularly K-P, was alarming. PHOTO: FILE

FAISALABAD:

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said that 40 percent of the population is suffering from malnutrition, which is a matter of serious concern for the authorities.

Addressing the All Pakistan Food Conference on Thursday, he stressed the need for awareness campaigns about healthy food to combat the issue.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 29th, 2023.

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