Ministry of Health to collaborate with Nutrition Society of Nigeria to End Malnutrition .

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Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has inaugurated Anambra State Chapter of Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN).

He assured them of the ministry’s collaboration with them to end malnutrition in the state.

The inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry’s Conference Hall, Awka, with the theme: Nutrition, Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Coverage In Times of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Dr Okpala said that it was an honour and privilege to have the activity take place in the state. He also expressed surprise that NSN has not been established before now in the state.

He said that there are lot of nutrition experts in the state, which is good as nutrition is one of the key indices that is measured in health.

He also said that having a body like this will help to achieve some of the mile stones that they have been struggling with in the state.

He said that nutrition is not only about children under the age of 5 but that nutrition is for all children.

He said that the society should care for the young ones and ensure they are well nourished because it understood that if they meet with these indices it has a good socio-economic stability of the society.

Dr Okpala reminded the newly inaugurated executive of the arduous task ahead of them, urging them to be committed in the discharge of their duties.

He prayed that they will do exceedingly well and act beyond the ministry’s expectations and take nutrition in Anambra and Nigeria to the next level.

National President NSN, Nigeria, Dr Bartholomew Brai urged the new team to work within the ambit of the Constitution of the association and to carry all members along.

Dr Brai commended the State Government for creating an enabling environment for the association and for assuring them of fruitful collaboration and support.

National Secretary of the association, Mr Chiaka Nkwoala, who performed the inauguration on behalf of the president, urged them to be steadfast and committed to their duties.

Chairman, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Anambra Chapter, Dr Justina Okoli said that the inauguration was unique because of its nature.

Dr Okoli explained that current prevailing health challenges occasioned by occurring Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), ignorance, poverty, poor feeding and a lack of basic healthcare necessitated nutrition experts coming together in the state.

She noted that efforts were made in the past to form the organisation but without success and that present NSN Anambra was initiated in February 2020.

Members of the new executive are Chairman, Dr Justina Okoli, Anambra State Nutrition Officer, Mrs Uzoamaka Erike and Rector Anambra State Polytechnic, Dr Nneka Mefor.

Others are Mrs Blessing Nomeh, Dr Ngozi Eme, Dr Ngozi Okoye, Dr Ethel Onuorah, Mrs Chinwe Okafor and Mrs Ifeyinwa Ibekwe.

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