Poor children who live and sleep on the open pavements in India’s capital New Delhi. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service (Representational Image)

Asia Pacific World

Poshan Abhiyaan to Bring Down Stunting Among Children

March 20, 2018March 22, 2018 RMN News Child, Children, NITI Aayog, Stunting, Women

India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) conducted first national workshop on Poshan Abhiyaan (nutrition campaign) involving all the

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The new report examines not only the effects of persistent undernutrition in the Asia-Pacific region but also the impact of poor diets, such as rising obesity and micronutrient deficiency. Photo: FAO / Vinod Ahuja

Asia Pacific Health Healthcare World

Asia-Pacific: One in Three Children Suffers from Stunting

December 7, 2016December 8, 2016 RMN News Children, FAO, Food, Stunting

Progress toward defeating hunger in the world’s most populous region has slowed and countries of Asia-Pacific must redouble their efforts

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