The Technical Advisory Committee of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Holds a Meeting

The Technical Advisory Committee of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement held a meeting today at the Nutrition Hall at the Federal Ministry of Health headquarters in Khartoum.
The SUN Movement Coordinator, Zahra Malik, said in a press statement following the meeting that it was attended by representatives from 12 ministries, along with academics, United Nations organizations, and civil society groups. The meeting discussed the multisectoral nutrition plan, emphasizing that nutrition issues cannot be addressed by the health sector alone. She noted that the matter involves health, water, poverty reduction, food security, investment, research, and other sectors. She also revealed that the national multisectoral plan has been prepared by the SUN Movement.

Malik described the contributions made by the various ministries as significant efforts toward combating malnutrition.
The meeting concluded with remarks from the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ali Babiker, who stressed that addressing malnutrition requires coordinated efforts, especially in the aftermath of the war, which has affected individuals’ incomes. He highlighted the need for research and studies in the field of nutrition, and the importance of involving universities and research centers, adding, “I support you.”