Asma Badar (@asmadastgir) 's Twitter Profile
Asma Badar

@asmadastgir

Public #Health Specialist areas #Newborns #Nutrition # Health #Advocacy and #Policy #Reforms #Health governance #NCDs and #Research. My own views

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United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Now more than ever, the world needs the United Nations -- and the United Nations needs peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges." - António Guterres #PeaceBegins #PKDay

World Food Programme (@wfp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every minute a child’s life is dangerously at risk from acute malnutrition. 33 million children suffer from wasting in countries where conflicts and crises are devastating the next generation. Acting fast and early is the only solution. ow.ly/sLfv50W0Jik

WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Ministry of Education and Professional Training & WFP are bringing together key partners for the Second National Consultation on School Meals. This important consultation will help advance coordinated efforts for implementing school meals programmes across provinces. Stay tuned for more updates! #SMC2025

The <a href="/EduMinistryPK/">Ministry of Education and Professional Training</a>  &amp;  WFP are bringing together key partners for the Second National Consultation on School Meals. This important consultation will help advance coordinated efforts for implementing school meals programmes across provinces.

Stay tuned for more updates!
#SMC2025
WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nutrition is the smartest investment a country can make. In her op-ed for Dawn.com , WFP Pakistan’s Country Director, Coco Ushiyama, shares why the first 8,000 days are key to giving every child a fair chance. 📖 dawn.com/news/1914213/p…

Nutrition is the smartest investment a country can make.  

In her op-ed for <a href="/dawn_com/">Dawn.com</a> , WFP Pakistan’s  Country Director, Coco Ushiyama,  shares why the first 8,000 days are key to giving every child a fair chance.  

📖 dawn.com/news/1914213/p…
WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re all set for the two-day Second National Consultation on School Meals. The event brings together partners from government, development, and civil society - all working toward one goal: ensuring every child in Pakistan has access to healthy, nutritious food at school.

We’re all set for the two-day Second National Consultation on School Meals.

The event brings together partners from government, development, and civil society -  all working toward one goal: ensuring every child in Pakistan has access to healthy, nutritious food at school.
WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With 25 million children out of school, action is urgent. The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, called for expanding school meals to fight malnutrition, boost attendance, and secure Pakistan’s future.

With 25 million children out of school, action is urgent.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, <a href="/CMShehbaz/">Shehbaz Sharif</a>, called for expanding school meals to fight malnutrition, boost attendance, and secure Pakistan’s future.
Benazir Income Support Programme (@bisp_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

بینظیر نشوونما پروگرام میں شمولیت کے لئے اہلیت کی شرائط اور اندراج کا طریقہ کار۔ #BISP #BenazirNashonumaProgramme

بینظیر نشوونما پروگرام میں شمولیت کے لئے اہلیت کی شرائط اور اندراج کا طریقہ کار۔

#BISP #BenazirNashonumaProgramme
UNICEF Pakistan (@unicef_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Supportive husbands, relatives, workplaces, and communities all play an important role in promoting breastfeeding. When they come together, breastfeeding becomes easier for every mother, everywhere. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek Benazir Income Support Programme WHO Pakistan Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan WFP Pakistan

Supportive husbands, relatives, workplaces, and communities all play an important role in promoting breastfeeding. When they come together, breastfeeding becomes easier for every mother, everywhere. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek 
<a href="/bisp_pakistan/">Benazir Income Support Programme</a> <a href="/WHOPakistan/">WHO Pakistan</a> <a href="/nhsrcofficial/">Ministry of National Health Services, Pakistan</a> <a href="/WFPPakistan/">WFP Pakistan</a>
Syed Imran Ahmed Shah (@syedimranashah) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Federal Minister @ImranShahPK met UNWFP Country Director Coco Ushiyama to deepen collaboration on nutrition, education & poverty reduction. ✅ School meals ✅ BISP Nashonuma ✅ 500 Balochistan scholarships ✅ Innovation Fund ✅ Emergency preparedness #UNWFP #Pakistan

Federal Minister @ImranShahPK met UNWFP Country Director Coco Ushiyama to deepen collaboration on nutrition, education &amp; poverty reduction.
✅ School meals
✅ BISP Nashonuma
✅ 500 Balochistan scholarships
✅ Innovation Fund
✅ Emergency preparedness
#UNWFP #Pakistan
Benazir Income Support Programme (@bisp_pakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

بریسٹ فیڈنگ کے عالمی ہفتے کے موقع پر ڈائریکٹر جنرل (سی سی ٹی) بی آئی ایس پی ڈاکٹر عاصم اعجاز نے اپنے خصوصی پیغام میں کہا ہے کہ: ماں کا دودھ ہر بچے کا بنیادی حق ہے جو نہ صرف مکمل غذا ہے بلکہ بیماریوں سے بچاؤ، ذہنی و جسمانی نشوونما اور ایک صحت مند زندگی کی ضمانت بھی ہے۔ بینظیر

WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate young people making a difference. Since 2020, WFP has helped 89,000 people develop skills from using digital tools to launching small businesses to create better futures.

On #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate young people making a difference. 

Since 2020, WFP has helped 89,000 people develop skills from using digital tools to launching small businesses to create better futures.
Cindy McCain (@wfpchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From Gaza to Sudan and beyond, our World Food Programme teams & partners continue to put their lives on the line every day, so that others can live. On #WHD2025, we honor their unwavering commitment and bravery. We must protect those who serve. #ActForHumanity

Cindy McCain (@wfpchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

They're not soldiers. They're not part of the conflict. They're part of the lifeline. A record 383 aid workers were killed last year–simply for the crime of saving lives. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, I'm reminding the world that humanitarians are #NotATarget. My article in TIME

WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇵🇰 is once again facing devastating floods, with millions of people affected. Today, WFP & United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان were in Hafizabad, Punjab, where hundreds of villages are underwater. The UN is working alongside the Government of Pakistan and partners to support affected communities.

🇵🇰 is once again facing devastating floods, with millions of people affected.  

Today, WFP &amp; <a href="/UNinPak/">United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان</a> were in Hafizabad, Punjab, where hundreds of villages are underwater. The UN is working alongside the Government of Pakistan and partners to support affected communities.
WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An aerial view shows Punjab still underwater. Floods have devastated 🇵🇰, destroying homes & livelihoods & flooding 890,000 hectares of farmland. This is the reality of the climate crisis - urgent investment is needed to help communities adjust. WFP Asia Pacific United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان

WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fields under water. Homes gone. Livelihoods destroyed. The UN mission in Punjab shows the human toll of #PakistanFloods, while more flooding looms in Sindh & South Punjab. Urgent support is critical. WFP Asia Pacific WFP Media

WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1/2 At the Sukkur Humanitarian Response Facility (HRF) trucks are loaded with emergency supplies - ready to support communities as flood risks rise in Sindh.🚚 The Sukkur HRF was built by WFP with support from 🇯🇵🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇱🇩🇰🇺🇸 and handed over to the Government in 2016.

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At the Sukkur Humanitarian Response Facility (HRF) trucks are loaded with emergency supplies - ready to support communities as flood risks rise in Sindh.🚚

The Sukkur HRF was built by WFP with support from 🇯🇵🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇱🇩🇰🇺🇸 and handed over to the Government in 2016.
WFP Pakistan (@wfppakistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of flood forecasts in Sindh, the District Disaster Management Authority & WFP, with support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, delivered early warnings in Khairpur: 🔹850,000+ people alerted via radio, social media, WhatsApp & robocalls 🔹Kits provided to local committees for outreach

Ahead of flood forecasts in Sindh, the District Disaster Management Authority &amp; WFP, with support from <a href="/eu_echo/">EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺</a>, delivered early warnings in Khairpur:

🔹850,000+ people alerted via radio, social media, WhatsApp &amp; robocalls
🔹Kits provided to local committees for outreach