Laos advances nutrition efforts using fortified rice


VIENTIANE: Laos is stepping up efforts to combat widespread micronutrient deficiencies by launching a large-scale rice fortification initiative aimed at improving national nutrition and public health.

Representatives from the Lao Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders gathered here on Thursday (Aug 28) for a national workshop on rice fortification to advance standards and nutrition security in Laos, Lao News Agency reported.

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