National Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2026

March 2021

The plan is about the National Nutrition Strategy and Action for Lebanon for the period of 2021-2026.
The objectives aim to address the key challenges and opportunities identified in the situation analysis and contribute to improving the health and nutrition outcomes in Lebanon.

Pillars & Objectives

Pillar: Strengthened multi-sectoral nutrition governance, accountability, and information management

Objectives:

Improve coordination and governance of nutrition interventions at the national level.
Strengthen the capacity of relevant ministries and key actors to implement nutrition interventions.
Enhance the availability and use of nutrition data for decision-making and monitoring.

Pillar: Aligned health systems providing universal coverage of essential nutrition services (HEALTH SYSTEMS)

Objectives:

Improve the coverage and quality of nutrition services in primary health care settings.
Strengthen the capacity of health care providers to deliver nutrition services.
Enhance the integration of nutrition into health systems and policies.

Pillar: Sustainable, resilient food systems for healthy diets (SUPPLY)

Objectives:

Promote sustainable and resilient food production systems.
Improve access to diverse and nutritious foods.
Enhance food safety and quality control measures.

Pillar: Safe and supportive environment for nutrition at all ages (ENVIRONMENT)

Objectives:

Create supportive environments for healthy eating and physical activity.
Implement nutrition education and behavior change interventions.
Strengthen food labeling and marketing regulations.

Pillar: Social protection for nutrition to ensure economic availability of safe food (SOCIAL PROTECTION)

Objectives:

Improve access to nutritious foods through social protection programs.
Enhance the capacity of vulnerable populations to meet their nutritional needs.
Strengthen the coordination and monitoring of social protection programs.