This concerning trend, driven by urbanization and dietary shifts, is putting a strain on the healthcare system and threatens the nation’s future health.
79 per cent of adults overweight and obese will live in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by 2035.
UNICEF calls for increased funding, especially as children are the most affected.
A new survey unveils Nigeria’s high malnutrition rate, prompts urgent collaborative action.
Citing that the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, a critical stage, determine their cognitive and physical growth as well as their survival.