Adamawa State and UNICEF have launched a vital initiative targeting the first 1,000 days of life to combat maternal and child malnutrition. This project, supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aims to lay a strong foundation for healthy growth and development in the region. Officials highlighted the critical importance of this period, noting that undernutrition contributes significantly to child mortality in Nigeria, with Adamawa facing a high stunting prevalence.
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