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UPDATED Sep 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Sep 2, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Act for Nutrition conference highlights underfunded malnutrition
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A two-day international conference, “Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore,” is being held at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel to address Pakistan’s nutrition and stunting crisis. Speakers cite that over 40% of children under five are stunted, maternal mortality is 155 per 100,000 live births, and malnutrition costs Pakistan more than $17 billion annually.
WHO: Policymakers, international development leaders, health professionals and nutrition experts
WHAT: An international conference convenes stakeholders to confront Pakistan’s nutrition and stunting crisis and warn that malnutrition is underfunded.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 6:57 AM ET
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: To confront Pakistan’s persistent nutrition and stunting crisis and address the underfunding of malnutrition, given its reported health and economic impacts.
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