‘We must prevent malnutrition’ - World Vision urges focus on nutritious meals for children

Dan Irvine is the Global Director of Health and Nutrition at World Vision International Dan Irvine, the Global Director of Health and Nutrition at World Vision International, has urged countries to place greater emphasis on preventing malnutrition rather than waiting until children become malnourished before providing treatment.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 7th Micronutrient Forum Global Conference held at the Kempinski Hotel on September 28, 2026, Irvine said communities must adopt preventive approaches to address malnutrition among children.“The way that we prevent malnutrition is by guaranteeing nutritious meals for children from the earliest age and across the life cycle really, and this is possible in most places of the world.