Good Nutrition, Bright Futures – Towards an Africa Without Malnutrition by 2030

By:
UNICEF Global Nutrition and Child Development Section, Data and Analytics Section
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Advocacy and policy
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This UNICEF publication outlines Africa’s progress and challenges in combating malnutrition. Despite a 25% decline in stunting and a 19% reduction in maternal underweight, the continent faces a severe nutrition crisis due to conflict, climate change, and COVID-19. The report calls for bold policies, improved services, and targeted investments to reach the most vulnerable and secure every child’s right to nutrition.