Following an overwhelming response from the global nutrition community, registration for the event filled up completely ahead of schedule.
The scientific programme was designed to facilitate dialogue across regions and disciplines, focusing specifically on moving from academic analysis to real-world policy application.
Day 1: Global Nutrition: Problems & Determinants
The first day focused on analyzing the evolving, multi-faceted burden of malnutrition across the African continent.
- Malnutrition Frameworks: Examining micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) within rapidly changing food environments.
- Targeted Interventions: Evaluating evidence-based implementation strategies, ranging from balanced energy supplements to protein formulation.
Day 2: Evidence for Actions to Address the Problems
The second day shifted toward translating research evidence into actionable solutions and policy frameworks.
- Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)
- Analyzing the rapid transformation of Africa’s food systems and identifying when research evidence should trigger policy changes.
- Food Safety Risks: Addressing critical biological and chemical safety challenges, such as the containment of mycotoxins in local crops.
- School Feeding Initiatives: Discussing the design, funding, and scaling of school meal programmes utilizing localized food systems.
- Resource Mobilization: Evaluating funding landscapes for food and nutrition research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
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