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Sri Lanka - Ministry to introduce a National Nutrition Policy
Thursday, 19 November 2009 - 9:51 AM SL Time
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he Health and Nutrition Ministry will introduce a National Nutrition Policy in order to develop a national action plan and a strategic plan to be implemented through inter-sectoral cooperation by the provincial health authorities, a Ministry spokesman said.
The cabinet approval has been granted to Health Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva for the purpose, spokesman W. M. D. Wanninayaka said.
The objectives of the National Nutrition Policy are to develop a national action plan based on the National Nutrition Policy and the strategic plan to be implemented through inter-sectoral cooperation by the provincial health authorities and to obtain budgetary allocations in keeping with the strategic plan prepared by this ministry, he said.
Nutritional status of Sri Lankans, that showed a marginal improvement over the last decade, still continue to be a challenge. Underweight children under five years have declined only marginally from 22.8% in 2000 to 21.6% in 2007.
Wasting and stunting remains almost static around 15% and 18% respectively. Iron deficiency is another problem affecting the entire population, particularly among pre-school children (29.9%) and pregnant mothers (30.3%). Nutrition status is the composite outcome of consumption of nutritious food, health and well-being of an individual.
However, many factors lie outside the purview of healthcare and nutrition sector and require involvement of many sectors and agencies. Such a concerted effort need commitment at the highest level guided by a laid-down policy framework. Most stakeholders are of the view that formulation of a national policy is a measure in the right direction, Wanninayaka said.
As there is no formal documented national nutrition policy, a cabinet appointed multicultural committee carried out the initial work towards drafting a national policy. Based on this document the Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition took up the task of drafting the National Nutrition Policy.
Despite the efforts of the government and other agencies, optimum results cannot be achieved unless all interventions are carried out according to a well designed work plan in a coordinated manner. National Nutrition Policy is a prerequisite to such a plan and it has to be based on the ground situation and the scope and responsibility of relevant agencies, he said.
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Snowman
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 20 Nov 2009 00:31:28 GMT Report for Abuse
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| Oh finally GOSL thinking of making some useful policies !?!?!?! |
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 20 Nov 2009 00:43:23 GMT Report for Abuse
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Ministry to introduce a National Nutrition Policy
All this while the ONLY national policy Sri Lanka had was to increase the perks and priviledges of parliamentary politicians. Now we seem to have another national policy being introduced. Hope it would also work as effectively as the other!! |
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21 Nov 2009 22:22:55 GMT Report for Abuse
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More evidence to show Gen Sarath Fonseka's Son in law made millions of dollars
http://asiantribune.com/news/2009/11/22/every-bullet-fired-innocent-tamil-civilians-fetched-kickbacks-gen-fonseka-family
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 23 Nov 2009 05:00:33 GMT Report for Abuse
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National Nutrition Policy
Nimal and his family should hang a copy of this in there house |
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 23 Nov 2009 13:59:37 GMT Report for Abuse
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| This a great achievement by this government. We badly need a national policy.Well done,way to go |
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23 Nov 2009 21:05:40 GMT Report for Abuse
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This a grate achievement by this Gov:
Really they are only talking about introducing the policy. And its already grate achievement so in Sri Lanka talking is worth lots more than achieving it their lie the uniqueness and Greatness in Sri Lanka.Just talk the talk don't need the walk.Policy should be introduce ASAP by the government Sri Lank to be the greatest country in the planet that will be greatest achievement ever. |
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