Call to Action for Strengthening Initial Nutrition Training Content

It highlights the importance of quality nutrition services, which depend on the quality of healthcare professionals, which in turn depends on their initial training. The document summarizes the discussions, opportunities, and lessons shared during a virtual consultative meeting with over 100 stakeholders from six countries, including Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting aimed to understand the complexity of challenges and opportunities in strengthening nutrition components in initial healthcare professional training. The document presents five priority recommendations for action, including reinforcing collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring that nutrition training content is aligned with policies and job descriptions, and utilizing regional and international knowledge to eliminate gaps in nutrition training.