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UNICEF and MoH raise alarm about obesity and undernutrition

ཟླ་༩ 25, 2025 3 mins read
UNICEF and MoH raise alarm about obesity and undernutrition

A new joint report from UNICEF and the Ministry of Health (MoH) warns that the triple burden of malnutrition, the co-existence of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight or obesity is eroding human capital and reshaping the country’s future prospects.

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