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Experts Urge Multisectoral Action to Tackle Pakistan's Malnutrition Crisis

Conference in Islamabad calls for coordinated multisectoral interventions to address Pakistan's severe malnutrition and stunting crisis.

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More than 40 per cent of children under five in Pakistan are stunted, and the country faces a maternal mortality rate of 155 deaths per 100,000 live births. [1] The 'Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore' conference concluded on Wednesday at Islamabad's Serena Hotel with experts urging urgent action on Pakistan's malnutrition and stunting crisis. [2] Tetra Pak launched a new food packaging solution called Tetra Recart that covers categories from tomato paste to canned tuna. [3] Director at the International Research Force Dr Hana Mahmood said focus on nutrition was needed at the community, systemic, and legislative levels. [4] Malnutrition costs Pakistan upwards of $17 billion annually, according to conference data. [5] Gaye Atakan, Tetra Pak's Marketing Director for Central Eurasia, stated that consumers increasingly value packaging that is easy to carry, user-friendly, and has a lower environmental impact. [6] The carton-based packaging solution for tuna was developed through a collaboration between Tetra Pak and the Spanish seafood producer Jealsa. [7] The global tuna market is expected to grow by 12% to reach 12.4 billion units by 2030 due to increasing demand for affordable protein options with long shelf life. [8]
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  1. More than 40 per cent of children under five in Pakistan are stunted, and the country faces a maternal mortality rate of 155 deaths per 100,000 live births. · Dawn
  2. The 'Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore' conference concluded on Wednesday at Islamabad's Serena Hotel with experts urging urgent action on Pakistan's malnutrition and stunting crisis. · Dawn
  3. Tetra Pak launched a new food packaging solution called Tetra Recart that covers categories from tomato paste to canned tuna. · Ekonomim
  4. Director at the International Research Force Dr Hana Mahmood said focus on nutrition was needed at the community, systemic, and legislative levels. · Dawn
  5. Malnutrition costs Pakistan upwards of $17 billion annually, according to conference data. · Dawn
  6. Gaye Atakan, Tetra Pak's Marketing Director for Central Eurasia, stated that consumers increasingly value packaging that is easy to carry, user-friendly, and has a lower environmental impact. · Ekonomim
  7. The carton-based packaging solution for tuna was developed through a collaboration between Tetra Pak and the Spanish seafood producer Jealsa. · Ekonomim
  8. The global tuna market is expected to grow by 12% to reach 12.4 billion units by 2030 due to increasing demand for affordable protein options with long shelf life. · Ekonomim
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