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#Nutrition - what needs to be done: increase investments in actions to improve people’s diets http://goo.gl/mLZwXQ  #ICN2

What needs to be done for #nutrition: implement public policies across sectors, from production to consumption http://goo.gl/mLZwXQ  #ICN2

For better #nutrition consumers need clear info so they can make informed food choices http://goo.gl/mLZwXQ  #ICN2

#Nutrition - what needs to be done: countries to commit to make food systems more sustainable http://goo.gl/mLZwXQ  #ICN2

International aid for water, sanitation & hygiene is on the rise but there are still major financial gaps particularly in rural areas #WASH

Global efforts to provide improved water & sanitation for all are gaining momentum, but serious gaps in funding hamper progress #WASH

UN/WHO reveal major gaps in water and sanitation – especially in rural areas http://goo.gl/kfnpqb  #WASH

#Foodsafety must accompany food and nutrition security. A global effort is needed. Dr Chan’s commentary: http://goo.gl/3p2vRz 

Dr Chan: Mapping out a framework of coherent policies, fit for the 21st century, is part of our job here at this summit #ICN2

Dr Chan: I think economic objective & health objective can cross, can converge #ICN2

Dr Chan: Policy coherence needed across multiple sectors, incl agriculture, food production, distribution, marketing

Dr Chan: Future health of this world needs policy coherence, nationally and globally #ICN2

Dr Chan: Good food- and nutrition-related policies must be mutually reinforcing. They cannot be planned in isolation #ICN2