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Why fortifying ultra-processed foods won’t solve Nigeria’s nutrition crisis

Food fortification is a well-established public health intervention designed to address widespread micronutrient deficiencies in populations. Over time, this strategy has proven remarkably effective...

Fortification of ultra-processed foods: When more becomes harmful

Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man...

Bouillion fortification: For industry profit or public health interest?

Nigeria faces a triple burden of malnutrition, consisting of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, which manifests as overweight and obesity – all of which...

Nestlé endorses food fortification, supplementation to combat nutrient deficiencies

Nestlé Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to food fortification and supplementation as ways to combat micronutrients deficiencies in Nigerians. The company restated this commitment in...

Kenya says food fortification agenda on course to tackle malnutrition

The Kenyan government says it is partnering with industry and academia to create a robust food fortification infrastructure. Officials said on Tuesday, June 29, 2021...

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ICARRD+20: Group urges banks to finance agroecology, equitable food systems

As governments, social movements, and multilateral institutions gather in Cartagena for ICARRD+20 to advance agrarian reform and rural development,...
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NAPTIP, UK unite to amplify voices of trafficking survivors

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in partnership with the British High Commission Abuja,...

Lead exposure: Ogun commences independent health audit of Ogijo residents

The Ogun State Government has commenced an independent and comprehensive health audit of residents of Ogijo in Sagamu Local...

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