ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad held a coordination meeting to review progress on ongoing nutrition-related activities under the Benazir Nashonuma Programme Phase 3.0. The meeting focused on assessing the implementation status of the programme, reviewing achievements and discussing challenges affecting the delivery of nutrition services in the federal capital. Participants also deliberated on strategies to …
UNICEF, BISP, DHO review progress of Benazir Nashonuma Programme
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad held a coordination meeting to review progress on ongoing nutrition-related activities under the Benazir Nashonuma Programme Phase 3.0.
The meeting focused on assessing the implementation status of the programme, reviewing achievements and discussing challenges affecting the delivery of nutrition services in the federal capital.
Participants also deliberated on strategies to strengthen coordination among the partner organizations, improve programme implementation and ensure effective delivery of nutrition interventions to beneficiaries.
The meeting highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to address nutritional challenges, particularly among pregnant and lactating women and young children, and to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
The Benazir Nashonuma Programme aims to address stunting and malnutrition among disadvantaged families through targeted health and nutrition interventions, particularly during the critical first 1,000 days of a child’s life.
