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Interview: High Sugar Consumption in Baby Foods Sparks Health Alarm

  Photo: NAFSAN Windhoek, Namibia — The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) has raised urgent concerns about the rising consumption of sugar, particularly among young children, in an interview with director Ben Schernick. The issue, he says, goes beyond individual dietary preferences and has deep public health and economic implications. “One of our biggest concerns is the high level of sugar consumption, especially among children between the ages […]

today15 December, 2025

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Interview: Nutrition and Food Security Alliance Launches Nationwide Breastfeeding Survey

  The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is once again spearheading efforts to improve child nutrition with the launch of its latest breastfeeding survey. Building on last year’s focus on breastfeeding in the workplace and general workplace wellness, this year’s survey takes a broader look at breastfeeding experiences across Namibian society. Ben Shernick, Director of NAFSAN, explained that the survey aims to capture perspectives from both women […]

today21 July, 2025