Speech by Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, The First Lady of The Republic of Kenya During The Official Launch of The Global Nutrition Report 2016 On 14th June, 2016 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
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Speech by Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, The First Lady of The Republic of Kenya during the official launch of the Global Nutrition Report 2016 on 14th June, 2016 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
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Speech by Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, The First Lady of The Republic of Kenya During The Official Launch of The Global Nutrition Report 2016 on 14th June, 2016 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
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Speech by Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, The First Lady of The Republic of Kenya During The Official Launch of The Global Nutrition Report 2016 On 14th June, 2016 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
Speech by Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, The First Lady of The Republic of Kenya during the official launch of the Global Nutrition Report 2016 on 14th June, 2016 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
DURING THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE GLOBAL NUTRITION REPORT 2016 ON 14TH JUNE, 2016 AT SAFARI PARK HOTEL, NAIROBI. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Cleopa Mailu, Chairman of The Council of Governors Governor Peter Munya, Esteemed guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am delighted to be with you all today, as we launch this years Global Nutrition Report. Earlier this year, I was asked to endorse this report which I did, because I believe it is a critical tool for tracking global milestones, challenges, and opportunities in the race to achieve a healthier world. This report documents reflections, progress and open commitments made by individual countries across the globe, in meeting their nutrition targets along the theme making and measuring SMART commitments to nutrition. I thank the authors of this report, who have worked tirelessly to put this important document together. I also extend my deepest appreciation to all stakeholders and development partners, some of whom are represented here, who have worked along- side us to provide knowledge, expertise and financial support to help us become nutrition champions. I am personally proud that this years report singles out Kenya as a country that has made significant gains in addressing obesity- a real global challenge, NonCommunicable Diseases, and in devolving nutrition data to the lowest administrative levels in the country. Last years Global Nutrition Report highlighted Kenya as a Country that was on course in meeting the World Health Assembly Targets for Maternal and Child Nutrition. It is our leadership in these areas of health and nutrition; and our
demonstrated commitment to achieving greater levels of
both, that is the reason why Kenya is launching this report alongside four other countries in the worldthe United States, Sweden, South Africa and India. For that, we must thank the Ministry of Health, our partners and stakeholders for the tireless work they have done in scaling up nutrition nationally. It is a great honor to be part of this achievement. Ladies and Gentlemen, Globally, and as a country, I believe we understand implicitly the incomparable importance of health and nutrition. Our National Strategy for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, and our National Nutrition Action Plan are just two examples of that demonstrate our national choice and consciousness on the importance of preserving and advancing our citizens health. We know the economic consequences of malnutrition, the burden of disease and the cost to our economies. We know that adequate health and nutrition is a precursor to development and economic growth. We know that it is only healthy people who are able to be productive, innovative and aspirational; free to drive businesses, and work harder for their employers, and allow infants to grow into young healthy adults. On a more personal level, through the Beyond Zero Campaign, I have seen how poor diets and poor health environments affect children, mothers and communities. The burden of malnutrition not only robs our children from experiencing their full potential, malnutrition affects families, communities and societies. It affects us all, and we must therefore do more to address this challenge.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We already know benefits of exclusive breastfeeding in improving the survival, health and development of infants.
Research has also established that breastfeeding has a
positive effect on the brain development and IQ, as well as reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes in adults life. These benefits are realised in both rich and poor households, yet we are lagging behind in implementing health and social mechanisms that scale up breastfeeding programs. More investment is required to overcome barriers to breastfeeding. Mothers need support systems that include family, social networks, workplace and employment policy and legislation that allow exclusively breastfeeding so that their babies they can realise their full potential. The panel discussions you have held earlier, and the presentations made here have highlighted the importance of policy direction, national investment, and awareness How lack of knowledge and data gaps gets us off track from reaching our national targets. But just looking out at this incredible group of people sitting here that represents Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, and International partnersIm convinced that across the board we will make the right choices, and move beyond the rhetoric. Investing in solutions, and making the right choices at all levels is one of the smartest, most strategic investments anyone can make to end malnutrition. Its an investment Kenya is has been making. And its an investment we must continue to make. I have no doubt that we, as a country have what it takes to end all forms of malnutrition by 2030This is what this report is calling for. We already have demonstrated that we have the moral and economic motivation; we have the resources; we have the guiding national documents; and we have the impetus to do away with malnutrition for good.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As we launch the Global Nutrition Report today, my
message is simple: Let us remain committed. It is a race we begun many years ago. It is a race we must finish. It is a race we must win. Today, we are closer than ever before, and I truly believe that through a concerted effort on the part of all individuals, government and stakeholders, we will win.
So, let us strengthen
commitment.
our
resolve
and
renew
our
And now, I would like to formally launch the Global
Nutrition Report 2016.
Thank you for your attention and God bless you All.
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