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Over 41 pc women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia with 14.4 pc being underw
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
More than 41 per cent of women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia, with 14.4 per cent being underweight and 24 per cent being overweight. according to the report.
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Pakistan is facing malnutrition crisis, new report reveals
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The report underscores that Pakistan is grappling with the highest rates of malnutrition ever recorded in its history. Several factors contribute to this escalating crisis, including economic hardship, food insecurity, healthcare access, climate and environmental challenges
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IFFCO receives FCO approval for nano zinc liquid, nano copper liquid ferti
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
These nanoformulations would help to address effectively the zinc and copper deficiencies in agriculture, enhancing crop production and crop quality and ultimately reducing micronutrient malnutrition.
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IIITH's Raj Reddy Center for Technology and Society receives funding from
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 29: Raj Reddy Center for Technology and Society (RCTS) at International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) received a funding of Rs 18 lakhs, approximately, from Centific, for its project on 'AI for Automated Malnutrition Detection'.
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Quaker's Heartfelt Long-Format Ad Film Strikes a Chord, Spotlighting Nutri
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9: Quaker, one of India's leading players in the oats segment, stands for nutrition. The brand, through its 'Bowl of Growth' initiative addresses the cause of child malnutrition through 3 key pillars - providing nutrition to children aged 3 to 5 years, educating pare
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Concerns rise over surge in poverty, malnutrition among women, children in
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations World Food Programme in Afghanistan has warned regarding the rise in malnutrition among women and children in the country, according to Khaama Press.
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Southern Africa faces humanitarian crisis as millions exacerbated with hun
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Oxfam, an aid group, issued a dire warning, highlighting that more than 24 million people are affected, with experts fearing the situation could escalate into an "unimaginable humanitarian crisis."
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UN raises alarm over escalating malnutrition among women, children in Afgh
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
According to WFP reports, an alarming 1.2 million women are now grappling with malnutrition across the country.
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3 million children in Afghanistan will suffer malnutrition this year, warn
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Moreover, the shortfall of funds from international organizations has significantly hindered relief efforts in Afghanistan. This has left millions of people at risk of famine and deprived them of essential humanitarian aid, further worsening the humanitarian situation in the country.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Calling the situation in Gaza "devastating", Harris said that they have seen reports of families eating leaves or animal feed, women giving birth to malnourished babies with little or no medical care, and children dying from malnutrition and dehydration.
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AIF's Swasthya Samvaad Unites Public Health Visionaries to Advance Adolesc
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2: The American India Foundation, catalyzing social and economic change in India for the past 23 years, organized its annual public health knowledge event - 'Swasthya Samvaad' at The Park, in New Delhi this week. Cantered around cross-learning, collaboration, and col
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Bill Gates graces 'Poshan Utsav' organised by Ministry of Women and Child
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on February 29, 2024. The event was aimed at promoting good nutrition behaviour and highlighted India's ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition by promoting good nutrition practices.
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