Francesco Branca

Francesco Branca

Dr. Francesco Branca is the director of nutrition for health and development at the World Health Organization. He has worked as a senior scientist at the Italian Food and Nutrition Research Institute and was president of the Federation of the European Nutrition Societies in 2003-2007. He finished medicine and surgery and specialized in diabetology and metabolic diseases at the Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, and obtained a doctorate in nutrition at Aberdeen University.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Adolescents aiming high for healthy futures

Opinion: Adolescents aiming high for healthy futures

over 7 years ago // UNGA 2018

To nurture our future generations, the world must do more today to ensure they receive necessary health and nutritional support.

Ending malnutrition in all its forms? A decade of opportunity

Ending malnutrition in all its forms? A decade of opportunity

over 9 years ago // Decade of Action on Nutrition

In April, the United Nations announced a Decade of Action on Nutrition — a period to redouble efforts to rid the world of malnutrition. World Health Organization's Francesco Branca and Food and Agriculture Organization's Anna Lartey explain why this is an unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform lives through better nutrition on a grand scale.

Breast-feeding in emergencies: A question of survival

Breast-feeding in emergencies: A question of survival

over 9 years ago // World Humanitarian Summit

Breast-feeding is often overlooked as a key lifesaving intervention, especially in emergencies. At next week’s summit, protecting, promoting and supporting breast-feeding during emergency situations must be on the agenda. WHO's Francesco Branca and UNICEF's Werner Schultink explain why — and how.