U.N. To Support Myanmar In Tackling Malnutrition

Two news outlets report on Myanmar’s partnership with the U.N. to combat malnutrition in the country.

Bangkok Post: Myanmar to tackle malnutrition with U.N.
“Myanmar on Thursday joined a United Nations program to improve nutrition in a country where one-third of children under five have stunted growth…” (2/6).

DVB: U.N. pledges support in Burma’s fight against malnutrition
“Thursday 6 February saw the government launch of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. The program will aim to combat malnutrition in Burma, where a third of all children under five are stunted in their growth. It will be run in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Health Organization (WHO), World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF…” (2/6).

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