Should Nigeria Fortify Bouillion Cubes?

By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Nigeria faces a triple burden of malnutrition, consisting of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, which manifests as overweight and obesity—all of which are driven by conflicts, food and nutrition insecurity, and ineffective policy management, amongst other factors that contribute to worsening the country’s overall health outcomes. According to the World Health Organization […]


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