Zero Hunger Programme: UN, govt aim to overcome malnutrition
In addition generic safety and quality manual has been drafted.
ISLAMABAD:
The government in collaboration with public sector and UN agencies is devising a “National Zero Hunger Program” which will aim to reach the most food insecure and vulnerable sections of society across the country.
According to official sources, the program would target malnourished children, primary school children and pregnant women by providing nutritious and fortified food commodities.
Multi-sector strategy has been adopted in provinces and federal territories to reduce malnutrition.
Based on provincial nutrition guidance note, an integrated National Nutrition Policy will be developed.
Focus would be on quality control and adequacy of iodized salt production.
In addition generic safety and quality manual has been drafted.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 29th, 2013.
The government in collaboration with public sector and UN agencies is devising a “National Zero Hunger Program” which will aim to reach the most food insecure and vulnerable sections of society across the country.
According to official sources, the program would target malnourished children, primary school children and pregnant women by providing nutritious and fortified food commodities.
Multi-sector strategy has been adopted in provinces and federal territories to reduce malnutrition.
Based on provincial nutrition guidance note, an integrated National Nutrition Policy will be developed.
Focus would be on quality control and adequacy of iodized salt production.
In addition generic safety and quality manual has been drafted.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 29th, 2013.