
Francesco Branca
Latest Articles
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
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
almost 10 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.