insert_link Namibia Namibian Nutrition Advocate Engages at Regional Nutrition Summit Ben Schernick, head of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, was a notable participant in the recent "Scaling Up Nutrition Initiative" held in Kenya. The gathering convened civil society alliances from Eastern and Southern Africa to address nutrition challenges within the framework of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Below is an update from the director himself. today18 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Economic Toll of Stunting: Insights from Ben Schernick, Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Ben Schernick, Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, shed light on the economic impact of stunting in the country. The discussion was framed within the context of the Cost of Hunger in Africa (COHA) study conducted between 2021 and 2022, revealing alarming insights into the consequences of malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, on Namibia's learners, human development, and economy. COHA Study: A Deep Dive into Namibia's Stunting […] today12 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Director of Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia Explores Economic Impact of Youth Unemployment-Induced Malnutrition In an exploration of the consequences of youth unemployment, the unfortunate link to child hunger has surfaced as a critical concern. We interviewed Ben Schernick, the Director at the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, seeking to quantify the economic impact of malnutrition on the country. today11 March, 2024
