Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has officially launched the second phase of National Information Platform for Nutrition that will help in data analysis and use of nutrition of children under five years of age.
Nabbanja urged the key people in this sector to keep data which will help to contribute to the reduction of under nutrition and malnutrition in Uganda.
Nabbanja said for the country to engage in proper planning and mobilizing of the population, data should be prioritized not only in the nutrition sector but also other ministries.
Dr. Munir Safieldin, the UNICEF representative in Uganda said that the problems and challenges in Karamoja region make the National Information Platform for Nutrition essential.
The National Information Platform for Nutrition II Action is supported with funding from the European Union. END