WFP and France Join Forces to Boost Food Security and Nutrition in Guinea
WFP
CONAKRY- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a EUR 1.5 million contribution from France for the provision of food and nutrition support to women, children, and… Read more »
Somali Prime Minister Leads Meeting On Food Security and Nutrition
Shabelle
In a move towards addressing the pressing issue of food security and nutrition in Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of Somalia, recently presided over a high-level… Read more »
Despite Pandemic Setbacks, WHO Vows Continued Fight for Global Immunization
allAfrica
World Immunization Week celebrates a remarkable milestone - 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This global initiative has been instrumental in saving… Read more »
Latest Global Nutrition Data Reveals Extent of Famine Risk and 'Widespread Death'
UN News
Dangerous levels of acute hunger affected a staggering 281.6 million people last year - the fifth year in a row that food insecurity has worsened - heightening growing fears of… Read more »
Diet and Nutrition - How Well Tanzanians Eat Depends Largely On Where They Live [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Cities are growing faster in sub-Saharan Africa than elsewhere, with an annual urban population growth rate of around 4% compared to the world average of 1.5%. Read more »
Presidency Rallies Stakeholders Against Malnutrition
Leadership
The Presidency has called for a multi-stakeholder approach in ongoing efforts to combat the problem of malnutrition in Nigeria, saying improved nutrition is crucial for national… Read more »
We Do Not Add Sugar to Infant Products in Nigeria - Nestle
Vanguard
Food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria, has refuted the claims of an investigative report alleging that it (Nestle) was adding sugar to its infant milk and cereal products sold… Read more »
Why You Should Ditch the Booze When You're Pregnant!
Vanguard
Imagine when your pregnancy is scanned for the first time so you could see your precious baby growing in the womb, suddenly its whole body gives a shudder and the foetus appears to… Read more »
Stakeholders Affirm Nutrition Bill Will Empower Women
Foroyaa
Officials from the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) and the Office of the Vice President have affirmed to the National Assembly Select Committee on Health, Disaster, Humanitarian… Read more »
Local NGO Establishes Community Nutrition Gardens
The Herald
Women in some rural areas will soon be enjoying enhanced access to healthy and fresh produce following the establishment of community nutrition gardens by a local non-governmental… Read more »
Our Research Suggests Eating an Unhealthy Breakfast Could Have a Similar Effect On Your Child's School Day As Having Nothing At All [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents know it is important for their teenagers to have breakfast before they go to school. Even though young people can be reluctant to eat it, breakfast provides the energy… Read more »
Worsening Hunger Grips West and Central Africa Amid Persistent Conflict and Economic Turmoil
WFP
Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024 lean season, according to the March 2024 Cadre Harmonisé food… Read more »
Hunger and Malnutrition Surging Across West and Central Africa, Says Report
WFP
Violence, economic turmoil, climate change and shrinking humanitarian assistance among factors propelling food insecurity Read more »
Global Leaders to Gather in Geneva, Aiming to Raise $1 Billion to Alleviate Ethiopia's Humanitarian Crisis
Addis Standard
Senior officials from various countries and international organizations will convene in Geneva on 16 April, 2024 for a high-level pledging event aimed at addressing the… Read more »
Somali President Names Dr. Jiley As the Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed Dr. Abdirashid Mohamed Nur Jiley as the country's Special Envoy for Health and Nutrition. Read more »