Samia hailed for nutrition gains
Tanzanian President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has been praised by international development partners for her leadership in addressing national nutrition challenges. Despite progress, experts note that chronic malnutrition remains a significant issue for children due to economic and social factors.
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ARUSHA: PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has been hailed for championing Tanzania’s nutrition agenda, with development partners saying her leadership has provided strong momentum in efforts to combat malnutrition and improve children’s growth and development.
The commendation was made during the ongoing 153rd Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) 153rd Assembly in Arusha at a panel discussion on the UN Country Team in Tanzania as a reflection of a reformed UN system.
UNICEF Representative in Tanzania Elke Wisch said the country had made significant efforts to address nutrition challenges, including providing strategic leadership at the highest level of government.
However, she said nearly onethird of children in Tanzania still suffer from chronic malnutrition, a condition that may not immediately result in death but can seriously affect physical growth and, more importantly, brain development.
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