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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

director of nutrition alliance in namibia

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INTERVIEW: Benjamin Schernick: Leading the Fight Against Food Insecurity in Namibia

  Benjamin Schernick, the Director of the Nutrition and Food Alliance of Namibia (NFAN), has become a pivotal figure in addressing the nation’s pressing issues of malnutrition and food insecurity. With recent reports highlighting alarming statistics in regions like Omaheke, where over 800 people reportedly died from malnutrition, Schernick’s voice has become more critical than ever in advocating for sustainable solutions. A Dire Situation Schernick is not surprised by the […]

todayAugust 21, 2024 27

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.  

todayApril 18, 2024 41

Namibia

Cost of Hunger Study Assesses Impact of Malnutrition

In 2021-2022, Namibia initiated its Cost of Hunger in Africa study as part of a broader project conducted across several African countries. Commissioned by the African Union Commission and supported by the World Food Programme and GIZ Namibia, the study was led by the National Planning Commission. Its primary focus was to examine the effects of malnutrition, particularly undernutrition, on various aspects of Namibian society, including learners, human development, and […]

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