India, April 12 -- Experts at the meeting called to strengthen school feeding programmes to alleviate hunger, reap psychological benefits like increased concentration and learning

The Africa Union Commission (AUC) has called upon member countries to ramp up efforts to address the interlinked challenges of food security, nutrition and educational development.

The appeal was made at the 14th Meeting of the African Task Force on Food and Nutrition Development (ATFFND) and the Regional Economic Communities' (REC) consultation held in Kenya from April 2-5, 2024.

AUC reiterated its commitment to working with member states to improve the nutritional status across the continent in a statement to the media.

"The AU has been working with member...