Karachi, In a significant move to address the persistent issue of malnutrition in Sindh, the provincial government, under the guidance of Minister of Energy Planning and Development Syed Nasir Shah, has launched a multi-sectoral initiative. This initiative, bolstered by a workshop supported by the Planning and Development Department and the World Bank, aims to revamp efforts to combat stunting and malnutrition, which were notably disrupted by the 2022 floods.
According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Sindh, Minister Nasir Shah highlighted during the workshop that the Sindh government has been actively engaging in this battle against malnutrition since 2017 with the support of the World Bank. The establishment of a dedicated task force by the P and D Department seeks to sustain and intensify these efforts. The recent floods have compounded the urgency to revisit and improve existing strategies to effectively address the nutritional crisis affecting the region.
The workshop is designed to deepen the stakeholders’ understanding of the current malnutrition and stunting landscape in Sindh, particularly in the aftermath of the 2022 floods. With the collaborative efforts of all parties involved, there is a hopeful outlook toward reducing malnutrition rates significantly. Minister Shah also expressed gratitude towards the P and D Department, the World Bank team, and specifically the Task Force Secretariat of Nutrition for their relentless work. Additionally, he acknowledged the support of CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah in facilitating this critical initiative.