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Combating Malnutrition in Africa

Combating malnutrition in Africa through collaborative efforts, investments, and policy frameworks.

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HealthAfricaInvestmentDevelopmentMalnutrition

African Union CommissionAfrican Development BankComesaTanzania's Ministry Of Health

Professor Julio RakotonirinaYvonne KinyanjuiAbdul Aziz BanguraPatricia LaverleyDr John J. Jingu

What is the long-term goal and the resulting impact of the initiative?: The initiative involves creating a continent-wide Multisectoral Policy Framework and Investment Target document to shape nutrition policies across Africa, improving the lives of vulnerable populations and ensuring future generations have access to adequate nutrition.
What were the main priorities discussed during the two-day consultation in Dar es Salaam?: The two-day consultation in Dar es Salaam focused on creating sustainable funding, developing regional nutrition strategies, strengthening cooperation, and preparing for the Nutrition for Growth Summit. These initiatives aim to improve nutrition across Eastern Africa.
What is the scale of malnutrition in Eastern Africa, particularly affecting vulnerable groups?: Close to 6 million children under five in the COMESA region were stunted or wasted in 2021, highlighting the severity of the malnutrition crisis in Eastern Africa, particularly among vulnerable populations like women, children, and adolescents.
What is the primary focus of the collaborative effort between the African Union and the African Development Bank?: The African Union and the African Development Bank are collaborating to combat malnutrition, which affects millions of children across the continent. They are working to implement a Multisectoral Nutrition Policy Framework and Investment Target to address this crisis.
What is the extent of the African Development Bank's investment in nutrition programs, and what is the projected impact?: The African Development Bank has invested \$2.8 billion in nutrition programs across 18 African countries, aiming to reduce childhood stunting by 40% by 2025. This investment is part of a broader effort to improve food quality and health across Africa.

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