Impact assessment of Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) on maternal, child health and nutritional status in Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study protocol

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Impact assessment of Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) on maternal, child health and nutritional status in Pakistan: a quasi-experimental study protocol

Introduction Maternal and child malnutrition is a significant public health concern in Pakistan, with 40% of children under five being stunted. In response, the Government of Pakistan initiated the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP), a nutritional supplementation programme for pregnant women, mothers...

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Main Authors:	Simon Cousens, Sajid Soofi, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Imran Ahmed, Arjumand Rizvi, Shah Muhammad, Atif Habib, Muhammad Umer, Jef Leroy, Asma Abdul Malik
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2025-06-01
Series:	BMJ Open
Online Access:	https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/6/e094565.full
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