Tag: nutrition
African experts urge investments in nutrition
Robust investment in food security and nutrition programs tailor-made for vulnerable demographics including children, women and the elderly is key to hastening Africa's recovery...
Fortified Rice – A Basic Dietary Necessity
As the gatekeeper of your family’s wellbeing, you know that good nutrition is essential to a healthy life.
The concept of ‘eating right’ as...
Include Nutrition and Post-harvest losses in Party Manifestoes
Mr Emmanuel Wullingdool, a development worker in the Upper East Region, has urged political parties to include nutrition and post-harvest losses in their manifestoes,...
World Egg Day celebration: GNECS supports Tamale Central Prison with eggs to enhance nutrition
The Ghana National Egg Campaign Secretariat (GNECS), as part of the World Egg Day celebration, has presented 1,850 pieces of eggs to the Tamale...
UN calls for more efforts to improve nutrition status in Somalia
Nutritional status of women and children in Somalia is improving but more needs to be done, says an UN-backed survey released in Mogadishu on...
High yielding watermelon seed introduced to farmers
A high yielding watermelon seed known as ELGHALI has been introduced to farmers to help boost their incomes and ensure nutrition for consumers.
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COVID-19 pandemic: Breast Feeding should continue unabated
The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus pandemic has brought in its wake, new ways of doing things and adjustments in the way people live...
Twelve listeners win Nestlé Ghana Mother’s Day quiz
A total of 12 listeners from Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central Regions have emerged winners of this year Mother’s Day quiz held during the...
Kenya reaffirms commitment to protect children’ welfare
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Wednesday his government will remain focused on guaranteeing that children enjoy basic rights, including the right to education, nutrition,...
Nutrition and post-harvest losses sub-committee inaugurated in East Gonja
An 11-member Nutrition and Post-harvest losses sub-committee to support the implementation of policies on addressing issues of nutrition and post-harvest losses in the East...
Ghanaians Encouraged to Consider Dairy Nutrition
Ghanaians have been urged to make dairy nutrition an essential part of their diet.
Madam Fatoumata Doro, the Country Manager of Arla...
Mrs. Rebecca Akufo Addo appeals for deliberate actions on nutrition habits
First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called for a deliberate national policy on nutrition education that includes; school curricula, public education, promotion of healthy...
IFAD Vice-Prez calls for additional investments and focus on rural development in Global South
The Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),Cornelia Richter,
has said that the world needs to harness the power of...
Nutrition: A Necessity for Africa’s Development
Dr. Isatou Jallow, an International Nutritionist from Gambia, speaking at the 2nd African Youth SDGs Summit made a great call for the inclusion of...
Zambia committed to scaling up nutrition
Zambian Vice-President Inonge Wina has said his country is committed to scaling up nutrition to reduce hunger and malnutrition, state-run news agency reported on...
Parents receive education on nutrition and hygiene
Madam Naomi Ahortor, a Senior Nursing Officer in Public Health on Nutrition and Food Management has said the human body needed essential nutritional substances...
Issues of Nutrition in Ghana Cannot be Down Played – Minister
Alhaji Sulemana Alhassan, Upper West Regional Minister has stated that they can no longer neglect nutrition issues as it has become a social canker...
World Vision International supports schools in Garu-Tempane
World Vision International (WVI) has supported 10 basic schools at Kpikpira, in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East Region with hand washing materials...
AfDB to Grow African Agriculture and Nutrition Through Phatisa Food Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) today approved US$10 million equity investment in Phatisa Food Fund2 (PFF2) to boost...
MMDAs Cautioned Against Misapplying HIV/AIDS Funds
Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have been urged to stop misapplying funds meant to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS infection.
Mr. Mukaila Adamu of...
Urban Diets Presents Roo for a Policy Action for Trends, Challenges
On the eve of the Laureate Award Ceremony where African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina will receive the World Food Prize, the Global Panel...
Kenya to host conference on agriculture, nutrition
More than 1,000 experts and ministers from across the globe will in mid June attend a conference on agriculture and nutrition to help transform...
FAO, WAHO Join Force To Promote Health And Nutrition
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO) have signed a partnership agreement to support...
Nutrition Improvement Project Covers Over 36 Million Chinese Students
More than 36 million students from 134,000 primary and junior high schools in impoverished rural regions have benefited from China's nutrition improvement program since...
R N G Research Lab to begin production
R N G Medicine Research Lab, with Dr. Nyarkotey Obu, a well-known advocate in the fight against prostate cancer as a member of the...
2nd Africa Open Data Conference To Be Hosted In Ghana
Ghana has been selected to host the second Africa Open Data Conference (AODC) in July.
A statement issued by the National Information and Technology Agency...
Aust’n scientists doing research on fish sauce to improve nutrition in Southeast Asia
Australian scientists believe fish sauce could help prevent the development of the deadly disease beriberi in Southeast Asia after studies showed that adding vital...
NPP: Ephson Must Switch Career
Pollster and managing editor of Daily Dispatch, Ben Ephson, would be better served writing about nutrition than engaging in election surveys because his poll...
Food4all YALI to cater for nutritional needs of African communities
An innovative initiative that will enhance food security and improve the livelihoods of children in orphanages and vulnerable communities across Africa was launch...
Foundation puts together international conference on NCDs
The initiative was aimed at checking malnutrition, which is a major challenge in Africa.
The conference sponsored by AstraZeneca and Edusei Foundation, was to...