The Federal and State Governments in Nigeria, have been advised to initiate appropriate policies that will address hospital malnutrition across the country for overall well-being of the masses

The Asagba of Asagba, His Royal Majesty, Prof. Epiphany ChigboguAzinge, SAN, made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the Founder and President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, to the Asagba’s Palace.

The Monarch described Hospital malnutrition as a silent challenge, and commend Dr. Isichei and WASPEN for leading this important cause, just as he called on the government, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to support this initiative in order to make hospital malnutrition a thing of the past in Nigeria.

He assured the WASPEN team of his palace’s support in ensuring the success of the 2026 Clinical Nutrition Conference, noting that such efforts contribute to community development and improved healthcare delivery.

In her remarks, Dr. Isichei, a renowned expert in the nutrition support of malnourished patients based in Atlanta, said the conference will create awareness, train healthcare providers, and promote hospital nutrition support that can save lives.