New nutrition survey to address rising child health concerns

2026-02-23 - 00:54

Fiji is facing a serious childhood malnutrition crisis, with 63 percent of children under the age of five affected. National Food and Nutrition Centre Manager Kriti Prasad says the problem goes beyond stunting to include anemia and other nutrient deficiencies, highlighting serious challenges in child health. The 2015 National Nutrition Survey identifies a lack of