Quetta, Balochistan – TechnoServe, in collaboration with Nutrition International and Pakistan Flour Mills Association, launched the Millers for Nutrition initiative in Balochistan Province. The event aimed to introduce the coalition to key stakeholders in the milling industry and promote food fortification efforts in the region.

The launch event featured key presentations by Mr. Rizwan Yusufali, Program Director at TechnoServe, and Mr. Zameer Haider, National Program Manager at Nutrition International. They emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance nutritional standards and highlighted the benefits of the Millers for Nutrition coalition.

Mr. Yusufali presented a detailed outline of the coalition’s objectives and extended an invitation to millers across the province to engage in flour fortification initiatives. He addressed the importance of addressing malnutrition issues in Balochistan, where the situation is particularly concerning.

Mr. Haider provided a thorough overview of the Millers for Nutrition coalition and highlighted the benefits the industry would gain by joining this meaningful initiative.

The event was also graced by distinguished guests, including Professor Dr. Khalid Hafeez, Vice Chancellor of BUITEMS, who commended the initiative and emphasized the shared responsibility of addressing malnutrition issues.

Ms. Badruddin Kakar, Central Chairman of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association, expressed sincere gratitude to TechnoServe and Nutrition International for launching the initiative. He underscored the importance of food fortification as a cost-effective, high-impact intervention, reaffirming the industry’s unwavering commitment to producing fortified foods that improve the population’s micronutrient status.

The launch of the Millers for Nutrition coalition in Balochistan marks a pivotal step in strengthening collaboration among stakeholders in the milling industry and advancing fortification efforts in the region. The collective commitment of industry leaders signals promising prospects for improving public health through enhanced nutritional practices.