DC orders departments to accelerate efforts to combat malnutrition

SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry on Thursday ordered all relevant departments to accelerate measures aimed at eliminating malnutrition among children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

He issued these orders while chairing a meeting of the District Malnutrition Alleviation Committee (DMAC) here, which reviewed the prevailing situation of malnutrition in the district, ongoing initiatives and future strategy.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Arshad Ahmad Wattoo, CEO Health Dr Kashif Nabeel Azam and officers from the food Authority, Social Welfare, education, Livestock, Local Government, Public Health Engineering, Agriculture and other departments.

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The DC directed that malnourished children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers be identified, examined and provided timely treatment.

He said eliminating malnutrition was a collective responsibility of all concerned departments, requiring coordinated efforts, effective liaison and continuous monitoring.

He also directed the departments to intensify public awareness campaigns regarding balanced diets, the importance of breastfeeding, the use of clean drinking water and hygiene practices.

On the occasion, the officials of various departments briefed the meeting on their performance and ongoing measures, while the Deputy Commissioner directed all institutions to enhance coordination, achieve assigned targets and regularly review progress.