One Table, One World: Shaping the future of Nutrition
Urgent actions
1. Improving Food Access: Action: Advocate for policies that stabilize food prices and improve market access, particularly for vulnerable populations. Proposed Approach: Strengthen food supply chains by improving infrastructure, market linkages, and promoting local production through smallholder farmers. Participants suggested increasing access to financial resources for smallholder farmers to boost food production and ensure affordability. 2. Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies: Action: Expand and improve the coverage of micronutrient supplementation programs and fortification initiatives. ... Read moreProposed Approach: Develop targeted campaigns for iron, iodine, and vitamin A supplementation in at-risk communities. Additionally, ensure that fortified foods are accessible and affordable for all. 3. Enhancing Food Literacy: Action: Launch extensive nutrition education campaigns to address knowledge gaps about balanced diets and food choices. Proposed Approach: Integrate nutrition education into school curricula, community health programs, and media campaigns. Participants suggested using local languages and culturally relevant approaches to make the messages more relatable and impactful. 4.Reducing Food Waste and Post-Harvest Losses: Action: Promote better food storage and preservation techniques. Proposed Approach: Research and develop affordable, local technologies to minimize post-harvest losses. The community suggested launching awareness campaigns to educate households and markets on better food handling practices. 5. Improving Multi-sectoral Collaboration: Action: Establish and strengthen multi-sectoral platforms for nutrition at local, county, and national levels. Proposed Approach: Encourage active participation from sectors like health, agriculture, education, and trade in the development of joint action plans. By taking these actions, participants believe Kenya can effectively address its nutrition challenges, ensuring a healthier future for all. Read less