It is a $30 million partnership agreement with a match-funding of 50 per cent from the three implementing partners which will be implemented across 10 regions in Ethiopia. However, despite the progress, more than 5.8 million children under five years are affected by stunting and 1.2 million are affected by wasting. “Improving maternal nutrition is important to ensure women’s health and achieve better pregnancy and birth outcomes. Equally, the prevention of wasting and stunting will promote optimal growth for children to thrive in a productive workforce. Over the five years, the programme will reach at least one million pregnant women and three million children with vital health and nutrition services.

Source: News Business Ethiopia July 01, 2022 20:40 UTC