On November 13, 2025, the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), together with the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies at the University of the Punjab, convened a high-level policy dialogue on food security and the SDGs. Participants urged urgent integration of food fortification into national policy as a key step to improve access to essential nutrients and combat hidden hunger. The event underscored how nutrition governance must be strengthened to meet national and international commitments.<\/p>\n
Elected representatives including Punjab Assembly Members Ms. Uzma Kardar and Mr. Muhammad Aoun Hameed emphasized the state’s obligation to ensure access to nutritious food and called for stronger legislative frameworks to support fortification programs. Speakers from academia and civil society, including Prof. Dr. Farhan Navid Yousaf and Syed Kausar Abbas, voiced support for making food fortification a national priority and aligning efforts with sustainable development goals.<\/p>\n
Technical experts Prof. Dr. Shinawar Waseem Ali, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Usman and Dr. Mehnaz Rashid outlined scientific, policy and governance gaps and highlighted the need for improved monitoring, quality control and accountability. They stressed a multi-stakeholder approach that brings together government, industry, health professionals and communities to implement effective fortification strategies and reinforce nutrition governance across provinces.<\/p>\n
The dialogue concluded with a clear consensus that robust legislation, effective oversight and cross-sector cooperation are essential to scale up fortification and protect public health. Participants agreed that prioritizing food fortification within national policy and strengthening nutrition governance will help deliver healthier diets and reduce micronutrient deficiencies across Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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