World Bank to help tackle malnutrition in Philippines and approves US$178mil loan for programme


MANILA, June 25 (Xinhua): The World Bank has approved a US$178.1 million dollar loan to support the Philippines' efforts in addressing malnutrition.

The Washington-based bank said it will support the delivery of nutrition and health care services at the primary care and community levels to help reduce stunting that is characterized by prolonged nutritional deficiency among infants and young children.

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