Vientiane, July 3, 2009: “Realistic solutions” to the invisible crisis of malnutrition were the focus of two four-day National Nutrition Policy Dissemination Workshops in Oudomxay and Champasack provinces, 6-9 and 26-29 May, said Dr. Bounkouang Phichit, Vice-Minister of Ministry of Health (MOH). 

Attended by 220 participants including Dr. Bounkouang Phichit, Mr. Khamhoung Houengvongsy, Vice-Ministers of MOH, Mr. Bounpone Vannachith, Vice-Governor of Oudomxay Province and Dr. Douangchan Keoasa, Director General of Department of Hygiene and Prevention MOH, the series of workshops had in-depth presentations and discussions on the National Plan of Action for Nutrition and the National Nutrition Strategy, focusing on their linkages with the National Nutrition Policy and all sectors related to nutrition.

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