NGThe Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing malnutrition by enhancing coordination and improving the implementation of nutrition programs across its 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This commitment was highlighted during a two-day quarterly coordination and review meeting of the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), organized by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission (PBC) with support from UNICEF. The meeting assessed nutrition activities from the first and second quarters of the year, identified challenges, and planned strategies to improve nutrition services. Officials praised UNICEF and other partners for their support, emphasizing the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration. Key interventions include Vitamin A supplementation, deworming, and breastfeeding promotion, with recent data showing high coverage rates for Vitamin A among children aged six to 59 months.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the government's efforts to address malnutrition, highlighting both institutional actions and partnerships with international organizations like UNICEF. It does not take a clear ideological stance but rather reports on the collaborative approach and data on
