# Experts Urge Multisectoral Action to Tackle Pakistan's Malnutrition Crisis

Conference in Islamabad calls for coordinated multisectoral interventions to address Pakistan's severe malnutrition and stunting crisis.

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More than 40 per cent of children under five in Pakistan are stunted, and the country faces a maternal mortality rate of 155 deaths per 100,000 live births. [^1]

The 'Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore' conference concluded on Wednesday at Islamabad's Serena Hotel with experts urging urgent action on Pakistan's malnutrition and stunting crisis. [^2]

Tetra Pak launched a new food packaging solution called Tetra Recart that covers categories from tomato paste to canned tuna. [^3]

Director at the International Research Force Dr Hana Mahmood said focus on nutrition was needed at the community, systemic, and legislative levels. [^4]

Malnutrition costs Pakistan upwards of $17 billion annually, according to conference data. [^5]

Gaye Atakan, Tetra Pak's Marketing Director for Central Eurasia, stated that consumers increasingly value packaging that is easy to carry, user-friendly, and has a lower environmental impact. [^6]

The carton-based packaging solution for tuna was developed through a collaboration between Tetra Pak and the Spanish seafood producer Jealsa. [^7]

The global tuna market is expected to grow by 12% to reach 12.4 billion units by 2030 due to increasing demand for affordable protein options with long shelf life. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. More than 40 per cent of children under five in Pakistan are stunted, and the country faces a maternal mortality rate of 155 deaths per 100,000 live births. (Dawn, News)
2. The 'Act For Nutrition: The Emergency We Can No Longer Ignore' conference concluded on Wednesday at Islamabad's Serena Hotel with experts urging urgent action on Pakistan's malnutrition and stunting crisis. (Dawn, News)
3. Tetra Pak launched a new food packaging solution called Tetra Recart that covers categories from tomato paste to canned tuna. (Ekonomim, News)
4. Director at the International Research Force Dr Hana Mahmood said focus on nutrition was needed at the community, systemic, and legislative levels. (Dawn, News)
5. Malnutrition costs Pakistan upwards of $17 billion annually, according to conference data. (Dawn, News)
6. Gaye Atakan, Tetra Pak's Marketing Director for Central Eurasia, stated that consumers increasingly value packaging that is easy to carry, user-friendly, and has a lower environmental impact. (Ekonomim, News)
7. The carton-based packaging solution for tuna was developed through a collaboration between Tetra Pak and the Spanish seafood producer Jealsa. (Ekonomim, News)
8. The global tuna market is expected to grow by 12% to reach 12.4 billion units by 2030 due to increasing demand for affordable protein options with long shelf life. (Ekonomim, News)

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