Are you a health journalist passionate about:
➡️ UHC
➡️ MNCH
➡️ SRHR
➡️ Nutrition
We invite you to pitch thought-provoking articles that can shape health policy, inspire change, and spotlight critical health issues across Nigeria and Africa.
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"The young people need role models,” says Ghana farmer Davies Korboe. “That’s why we try to mentor them. We want them to know that there is huge potential in farming. Agriculture can liberate us and young people have a role in all of this.”
https://t.co/ww2KIgAfpq
We are just talking about Severe Acute Malnutrition.
The focus is on the entire nutrition programs because no child should be malnourished at all before we start talking about treatment.
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
Malnourishment also affects cognitive and physical development, ultimately leading to reduced learning abilities and lower productivity in adulthood.
https://t.co/RSu1zGHB1k
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
The first 1000 days in the life of a child starting from the time of conception is critical in the life of every child.
https://t.co/md1PZtBmQp
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
The state government also need to have a holistic budget for nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions.
https://t.co/JgY4J0Dq0c
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
Nigeria has taken over from India as the world capital for under-five deaths, according to the 2020 mortality estimates released by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
https://t.co/an7DSS4Dfv.
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
To end malnutrition in Nigeria, Government at all levels; federal, states and local governments, should know that investment in child nutrition saves children and reduces poverty in adulthood.
https://t.co/PFPfvsvP2B
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
A malnourished child is everybody’s burden.
Let’s all join hands to save Nigeria’s future.
Think Nutrition, Save the future!!!
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
Women empowerment improves the nutritional status of children.
With just N22,000, you will save a child on the brink of death.
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
Research has shown that in Africa for every dollar invested in child nutrition, there is a return of $16 dollars on investment.
https://t.co/Jj5SxM2Udg
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
The RUTF consists of powdered groundnut, soya beans and other supplements combined in the sachet.
The food is sourced from the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
It is important for the future of Nigeria and the world to invest, empower and protect, educate and help women and girls.
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
In addition to curbing malnutrition through #fundchildnutrition, so much is needed to be done to make sure that Internally Displaced Persons are treated well.
#SAMAdvocacy
Nigeria needs N186 million annually for five years to address the challenge of malnutrition in the country.
https://t.co/CHShMnsPAg
#FundChildNutrition#SAMAdvocacy
In 2018, we lost 30 innocent lives to malnutrition Nassarawa State.
Even now, their lives matter, they deserve attention!
https://t.co/LbQryKgp50
#FundChildNutrtition#SAMAdvocacy