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Nutrition policy to address child mortality
Vientiane Times, June 13 2008


The Vientiane Times gave front page coverage to the Lao PDR's forthcoming National Nutrition Policy aimed at reducing hunger and malnutrition. The policy also focuses on reducing alarmingly high mother and child mortality rates. The EC-FAO Programme, working with other UN agencies, has provided support to the government in formulating the policy.
> Read the Vientiane Times Article

See also:
> News Article: Report on Food Insecurity in the Lao PDR Released (October 15 2007)

> Summary Report: Food Insecurity Assessment in the Lao PDR

> Round Table Meeting on the National Nutrition Policy 2008-2020 (January 2008)

> Laos Tackles Malnutrition - Round Table Meeting on National Nutrition Policy Held (Khaosan Pathet Lao News Agency, Lao PDR, 14 January 2008)