• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

WASPEN Calls For National Task Force On Hospital Malnutrition

by Patience Ivie Ihejirika
2 months ago
in Health
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has called on the federal government to establish a multi-sectoral national task force to combat hospital-related malnutrition and strengthen nutrition care across Nigeria.

Advertisement

The president and founder of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Pounds, who made the call during a virtual media briefing ahead of the WASPEN 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference, stressed that nutrition must be treated as a fundamental component of patient care.

She warned that the persistent gap between hospital and community nutrition support was costing lives, particularly among the most vulnerable populations.

“Malnutrition often goes unnoticed in hospitals, yet it has a serious impact on recovery and survival. We need clear policies, stronger inter-sectoral coordination, and an inclusive task force to address this silent crisis,” she said.

She noted that many patients discharged from hospitals continue to suffer from poor nutrition due to weak follow-up systems and the absence of support in their communities. Dr. Pounds expressed hope that the 2025 conference would spark meaningful dialogue and drive policy changes to bridge these gaps.

RELATED

NURSES, MIDWIVES’ STRIKE: Many Critically Ill Patients Are Being Rejected, Says UUTH CMD

JUST-IN: Nurses Suspend Strike After Federal Govt’s Commitment To Demands

21 hours ago
UNICEF Deploys Team to Ascertain Out-of-School Children In Bauchi

Exclusive Breastfeeding Stalls At 29% Despite Benefits – UNICEF

1 day ago

The three-day conference, themed “Bridging the Gap: Integrating Hospital and Community Malnutrition Care in Developing Countries,” is set to take place in Abuja in June 2025. It will convene doctors, dietitians, nutritionists, policymakers, public health experts, and industry stakeholders to explore solutions to hospital malnutrition and discuss best practices for integrated nutrition care.

The event, organised in collaboration with the National Hospital Abuja, will also address persistent challenges such as shortages in essential nutrition supplies and the need for stronger clinical guidelines.

Dr. Pounds emphasised that nutrition support services should be made more accessible, particularly for vulnerable patients such as children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses. She also called for enhanced nutrition education in medical and nursing schools to ensure early detection and effective management of malnutrition in hospital settings.

“Tackling hospital malnutrition requires a multidisciplinary approach. It’s not just the job of dietitians; doctors, nurses, policymakers, and the entire health system must get involved,” she said.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




Tags: West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN)
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Bauchi NGO Identifies Vulnerable Women For Empowerment

Next Post

WHX Lagos 2025: Leaders Call For Public-Private Integration, Health System Reform

Patience Ivie Ihejirika

Patience Ivie Ihejirika

You May Like

NURSES, MIDWIVES’ STRIKE: Many Critically Ill Patients Are Being Rejected, Says UUTH CMD
Health

JUST-IN: Nurses Suspend Strike After Federal Govt’s Commitment To Demands

2025/08/02
UNICEF Deploys Team to Ascertain Out-of-School Children In Bauchi
Health

Exclusive Breastfeeding Stalls At 29% Despite Benefits – UNICEF

2025/08/02
Bauchi CMD Attacked With Axe Over Defective Caesarean Operation
Health

Nutrition Council, Others Rally Against Infant, Maternal Mortality

2025/08/01
How Consultants Create Hostile Learning Environment For Resident Doctors
Health

217 Abuja Residents Get Special Healthcare Services

2025/08/01
FG Working Towards Zero-malaria Target – Minister
Health

We’re Negotiating To Keep Hospitals Open, Nurses On Duty, Says Federal Gov’t

2025/07/31
Over 20m Nigerians Living With Hepatitis, Says UCH CMD
Health

Nurses’ Strike: Families Evacuate Patients From Hospitals In Plateau

2025/07/31
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Amnesty Int’l Flays Govt’s Silence On Dadiyata’s Disappearance

Zulum, Emeka Offor Donate N2.7bn To UMTH

ANOH Gas MD Urges Youths To Embrace STEM

Police Deny Land Dispute With FCT Community

Tax Evasion: Reps Issue Warrant Of Arrest On Mediterranean Firm’s Officials Over Summons

New Rotary President Vows To Tackle Cervical Cancer, Digital Divide

Shettima Assures On Congo Diplomatic Ties

Remi Tinubu Praises D’Tigress for Flying Nigeria’s Flag High

Afrobasket: Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress For Reaching 5th Consecutive Final

Family Condemns Hamas Video Showing Emaciated Israeli Hostage

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.