On the 30th of October 2024, the Food and Nutrition Council (FNC) conducted a capacity-building session for Child Parliamentarians and Junior Councillors in Murehwa District, Mashonaland East. This event aimed to achieve several key objectives: To orient Junior MPs and Councillors on key food and nutrition security policies, strategies and concepts. To develop skills and […]
Food safety is a critical issue highlighted in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which underscores the importance of secure food supply chains as a cornerstone for enhancing public health and economic growth. This strategy resonates with the findings from the ZimLAC 2024 Rural and Urban Livelihoods Assessments, revealing both commendable efforts and areas needing […]
The Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) 2024 Rural Livelihoods Assessment highlights commendable findings in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices in Zimbabwe. While there are areas requiring urgent attention, several positive trends deserve recognition and celebration. The World Health Organisation recommends optimal IYCF practices which include the early initiation of exclusive breastfeeding within one […]
Harare, Zimbabwe – On the 4th of October 2024, the Food and Nutrition Council, serving as the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Convenor, officially launched the Zimbabwe SUN Media Network, a transformative initiative aimed at tackling malnutrition in the country. The network seeks to contribute to the knowledge sharing and learning agenda by documenting and raising […]
