by toh | Aug 26, 2025 | Sekong Publications
Nutrition-sensitive interventions have been identified as promising instruments to accelerate achievement of nutrition and food security, contributing to the second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 2).1 There are multiple pathways from agriculture to nutrition. Among...
by toh | Aug 26, 2025 | Sekong Publications
Studies have shown that intestinal infections among children are associated with stunting which impacts their physical growth, and educational performance(6-8). According to UNICEF, limited access to basic health and WASH services and a healthy environment are part of...
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
NIPN Newsletter Vol. 1 (October 2024 – February 2025) offers an insightful overview of recent activities, collaborations, and key milestones under the National Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN) in Lao PDR.
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
Children who experience stunted growth at any point are at a higher risk of repeating grades in school and more likely to drop out. Early dropouts not only hinder the development of important skills and educational milestones, but they also limit earning potential as...
by nipn2024 | Jun 23, 2025 | latestpublication
A better understanding of the role of subsistence food production diversity and household food security in women’s and children’s dietary diversity is crucial to inform and update nutrition policies and programme decisions in Lao PDR. This brief highlights...