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National Nutrition Policy (NNP)

The first National Nutrition Policy (NNP) was first developed in Sri Lanka in 1986 and several revisions have been taken place thereafter. Despite many changes in the socio-economic status in the country, malnutrition indicators have not improved during the past two decades. Current evidence has highlighted the importance of targeted direct and indirect nutrition interventions delivered through the lifecycle approach to improve the nutrition status at all stages of the lifecycle.

Revised NNP formulated by the Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health with active contribution from stakeholders from multiple sectors, emphasizes the importance of a strongly committed political and social leadership, partnership building and coalition among health and non-health sectors, and the social behavior change communication for good dietary habits and proper income management at the household level to achieve food and nutrition security among all Sri Lankans.

Recent Programs
3rd of May 2023

Launch of the ‘National Nutrition Policy 2021-2030’
  • Finished
  • LocationBMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall), Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo

The Nutrition Division of Ministry of Health has revised and developed the ‘National Nutrition Policy 2021-2030’ in view of ending all forms of malnutrition by 2030. ...

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13th of October 2022

National Nutrition Month 2022
  • Finished
  • LocationAuditorium, National Blood Transfusion Service

Nutrition Month 2022 theme is “Nutrition at low cost: Know, Find Alternatives, Grow and Share” and the objective is to overcome the nutritional vulnerability due to the current economic crisis. ...

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9th of December 2021

National Nutrition Month 2021

Family Health Bureau, 231 De Saram Pl, Colombo 01000
  • Finished
  • LocationAuditorium, Family Health Bureau

Nutrition Month 2021 will be held under the theme of “Nutrition for Protection'' with the emphasis on achieving proper nutrition through healthy eating during this COVID 19 pandemic era. ...

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10th of December 2020

The launching of our website

Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall
  • Finished
  • LocationBMICH

Nutrition Division is the focal point of coordination of all the nutrition related activities in the Ministry of Health. We are happy to announce the launching of our website on 10th December, 2020. ...

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19th of April 2021

Elderly Nutrition
  • Finished
  • Location-

The “National Nutrition Quality Standards for Residential Care”, the “Guidelines for Implementation of National Nutrition Quality Standards for Residential Care for Oder People”... ...

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