The federal government says 4.4 million children in the north-east and north-west regions are malnourished.
Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, director of nutrition at the federal ministry of health and social welfare, said this on Wednesday during a 5-day meeting with nutrition experts and stakeholders in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa.
Bako-Aiyebusi said identified causes of malnutrition include inadequate access to food, poor food consumption, and improper feeding.“In addition, the 2021 National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey report shows that nearly 4.4 million children in the north-east and north-west regions are malnourished,” NAN quoted Bako-Aiyebusi as saying.
She added that the meeting offers an opportunity for stakeholders to develop an integrated strategic advocacy process that would ensure nutrition for children in the region.other component of health needs to be promoted through evidence-based advocacy. This is why the nutrition department of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is hosting this 5-day meeting,” she added.
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