Behavioural change essential in addressing malnutrition: CM Yadav

Mahottari, May 12: Chief Minister of Madhesh Province, Krishna Prasad Yadav, said that addressing malnutrition in Madhesh Province requires a fundamental change in household behavior and daily habits.

CM Yadav said so while inaugurating the three-day provincial level Nutrition Policy Dialogue and Summit-2083 BS organized by the Provincial Health Services Directorate in Dhanusha today. 

During his address, the CM asserted that meaningful improvements in nutrition can be achieved if every household maintains a well-managed kitchen and adopts healthier food practices. 

Stating that although Madhesh Province is comparatively strong in food production, he noted that improper utilization of available food resources had contributed to persistent malnutrition in the region.

Likewise, shedding light on the objectives of the event, Jangilal Raya, provincial Minister for Health and Population, mentioned that the summit is expected to produce concrete conclusions to address key malnutrition-related challenges in Madhesh Province, including stunting, wasting and anemia.

He also suggested that the province develop a structured monitoring mechanism and implementation timeline to make nutrition programmes more effective.

Similarly, Dr Pramod Kumar Yadav, provincial Health Secretary, informed that the experts participating in the conference will engage in in-depth discussions on nutrition policy and draw conclusions so as to make nutrition drive more effective. 

The event brings together Heads of all provincial-level nutrition-related government officials, Chiefs of provincial hospitals, nutrition experts, district health office chiefs from all eight districts and nutrition officers. (RSS)