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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 urges food rights amid crisis
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A two-day international conference, “Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore,” held at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel, concluded on Thursday. Experts urged that food and nutritional security be recognized as fundamental rights, citing Pakistan’s persistent nutrition and stunting crisis and warning of major economic costs from malnutrition.
WHO: Experts at the “Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore” conference
WHAT: Experts called for food and nutritional security to be recognized as fundamental rights amid Pakistan’s nutrition and stunting crisis.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: They warned that malnutrition and stunting are widespread in Pakistan and are costing the country close to $17 billion annually.
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