MEXICO, July 17 -- TANZANIA is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to tackle malnutrition while addressing the growing burden of overweight, obesity and diet-related NonCommunicable Diseases (NCDs).

The strategy combines public awareness campaigns, scientific research and evidence-based policies aimed at improving public health and reducing the economic impact of nutrition-related diseases.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Grace Magembe, outlined the countrys approach during a government leaders panel discussion at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) in Mexico on Wednesday.

She said Tanzania is implementing a range of interventions to address both undernutrition and the rising prevalence of overweight and obe...