Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act - Annual Report to Congress 2023

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Written By Cate Urban

The Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act (GMPTA) is a pivotal legislative initiative signed into law by President Biden in October 2022. This act charges the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with combating malnutrition globally. The GMPTA solidifies USAID’s leadership role in nutrition and underscores its commitment to evidence-based interventions within both developmental and humanitarian contexts. By addressing the critical issue of malnutrition through targeted strategies, the GMPTA aims to improve health outcomes, promote economic advancement, and enhance overall human development across nations.

FOCUS AREAS:

• Strengthening nutrition in primary health care systems

• Supporting lactating mothers and their families with skilled breastfeeding counseling

• Improving access to prenatal micronutrient supplements for pregnant women

• Scaling up the prevention and treatment of wasting

• Ensuring adequate coverage of vitamin A interventions

• Increasing dietary diversity and appropriate complementary feeding

• Scaling up and sustaining large-scale food fortification

• Improving food safety

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Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act - Annual Report to Congress 2023

Source: USAID
Year: 2023

Cate Urban

I founded Urban Web Renovations after 11 years of leading global marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC. In each position I held, one thing remained the same – my passion for managing web sites and social media accounts for both organizations and major thought leaders.

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