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Global Leaders Unite to Combat Child Malnutrition Crisis

3/27/2025

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At the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, global leaders united to tackle the pressing crisis of malnutrition, with a staggering 45 million children affected by wasting. The EU stepped up with a €3.4 billion pledge, and Ireland committed €250 million annually for four years, all aiming to raise $27 billion to combat this urgent issue in vulnerable communities.

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At the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, global leaders united to tackle the pressing crisis of malnutrition, with a staggering 45 million children affected by wasting. The EU stepped up with a €3.4 billion pledge, and Ireland committed €250 million annually for four years, all aiming to raise $27 billion to combat this urgent issue in vulnerable communities.