US Delivers Lifesaving Nutrition Aid to UNICEF for 29,000 Pakistani Children
Ambassador Blome said. "We must act with urgency to address this crisis and save the lives of an entire generation of Pakistani children."
Karachi-US Delivers Lifesaving Nutrition Aid to UNICEF for 29,000 Pakistani Children, The United States has delivered 486 metric tons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to UNICEF. U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome handed over the lifesaving aid at a ceremony in Karachi.
This vital support will benefit more than 29,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in the flood-affected regions of Sindh and Balochistan.
“Today’s handover is a powerful testament to the United States’ enduring commitment to the Pakistani people, to Pakistani women and children, and to vulnerable communities,” Ambassador Blome said. “We must act with urgency to address this crisis and save the lives of an entire generation of Pakistani children.”
The Ambassador commended front-line health care workers, women’s and maternal health care providers, social service providers, doctors, and volunteers whose
tireless efforts have saved the lives of thousands of women and children, and expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Provincial Health Minister, health department, UNICEF, and other nutrition partners for their work to confront Pakistan’s severe, acute
malnutrition crisis.
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The RUTF, a nutrient-rich paste, is essential for treating severe acute malnutrition. The US assistance aims to alleviate malnutrition and its long-term impacts, while also enhancing food security, access to clean water, and healthcare services for sustainable development.
Prominent officials, including the Chief Minister of Sindh and UNICEF Country Director, attended the event, highlighting the collective effort required to tackle this pressing issue.The event saw the participation of prominent officials, including the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah; Sindh Minister for Health and Population,
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho; UNICEF Country Director, Mr. Abdullah A. Fadil; and community leaders
