Hospital Malnutrition: Silent Epidemic in Nigeria, WASPEN Warns
WASPEN warns hospital malnutrition is a silent epidemic in Nigeria, affecting 30-45% of patients, increasing costs, and urging action ahead of its June 2026 conference.
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Hospital Malnutrition a Silent Epidemic in Nigeria, Warns WASPEN
WASPEN warns that hospital malnutrition is a silent epidemic in Nigeria, affecting 30-45% of patients, and calls for improved nutrition screening and care.
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