Malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all under five deaths that is 3 million children each year and affects one in three children globally.   

Today marks World Children’s Day and UNICEF has warned in a new report today, Averting a Lost COVID Generation, of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year.

UNICEF NZ Advocacy Manager Andre Whittaker joins us now to talk about efforts to address impacts of poor nutrition.

Malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all under five deaths that is 3 million children each year and affects one in three children globally.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Today marks World Children&rsquo;s Day and UNICEF has warned in a new report today, Averting a Lost COVID Generation, of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year.
UNICEF NZ Advocacy Manager Andre Whittaker joins us now to talk about efforts to address impacts of poor nutrition.