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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