Topic: 2026 – Combating Malnutrition
Country: Pakistan
Delegate Name: Siddharth Gatla
Malnutrition is one of the driving causes of death, terminal conditions, and pubescent stunting in children around the world. It gradually wastes billions of dollars and hinders the-affected country’s workforce substantially. Generally, malnutrition is encountered within areas that have extreme poverty, war-torn areas, and areas with food insecurities.
Malnutrition plagues Pakistan, with 30-50% of children having it. This large percentage of malnutrition stems from extreme poverty, deteriorating maternal health, inadequate breastfeeding, lack of vaccinations, and poor hygiene in general. The issue of malnutrition augments the mortality rate for children, reduces Pakistan’s work productivity, and gradually lowers Pakistan’s government.
Pakistan has worked with organizations to help minimize the effects of malnutrition, such as the World Food Programme, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Gavi, etc. Pakistan has also passed legislation like Trans Fat Regulatory laws and Maternal Nutrient Strategies, which try to help the diets and nutrients mothers receive.
In terms of resolutions, Pakistan would support a resolution that imposes restrictions on ultra-processed goods, promotes SNF and micronutrient supplementation toward pregnant women and adolescents, and provides incentives to regular check-ups and consumption of ultra-nutritious food.
