related malnutrition awaits urgent health response
The WHO is calling for the integration of nutrition support into all levels of healthcare to address disease-related malnutrition (DRM). Despite being a significant drain on healthcare resources, DRM remains an inadequately addressed priority in South Africa and globally.
Why it matters
Addressing malnutrition as a core component of medical treatment could improve patient outcomes and reduce the unsustainable financial burden on healthcare systems.
WHO calls for nutrition support integration into all levels of healthcare
The article advocates for public health policy based on international guidelines and constitutional rights.
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