MONROVIA, LIBERIA- The Governments of Liberia and China, in collaboration with UNICEF, have launched a three million United States Dollars grant project to enhance child nutrition in Liberia.

The initiative aims to strengthen health and nutrition services, improve newborn care, and support community-level awareness and hygiene practices for better maternal and child nutrition outcomes.

Speaking at the launch of the project Friday in Monrovia, Deputy Foreign Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Ibrahim Nyei, committed the Liberian Government to improving the well-being of citizens at all levels.

According to Minister Nyei, the launch of the three million child nutrition and health program signifies the mutual friendship between Liberia, China, and UNICEF to ensure every Liberian child grows healthy.

The Deputy Foreign Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration noted that the project comes following friendly engagements with the Chinese Government and UNICEF.

Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador Yin Chengwu re-emphasized China’s strong determination to work along with the Liberian Government and development partners to improve the livelihood of Liberians.

According to Ambassador Chengwu, the three million United States Dollars project will provide neonatal health equipment and training, micronutrient supplements, and essential medical drugs for Liberian children.

The Chinese Ambassador spoke Friday in Monrovia, when he joined representatives of the Liberian Government and UNICEF in launching the 3 million dollars child nutrition program for Liberian kids.

Ambassador noted that the project will address the longstanding challenges of malnutrition and the high rate of neonatal mortality rate and improve the well-being of communities across Liberia.

He said the launch of the US$3 million dollars child nutrition program further cements the decades of friendship between Liberia and China.

Also speaking, UNICEF Representative to Liberia, Andy Brooks, says nutrition is central to child survival and development.

According to Mr. Brooks, good nutrition helps children grow healthy, learn better, fight disease, and reach their full potential.

He said the launch of the 3 million-dollar nutrition project reflects a strong partnership between the organization, Liberia, and China.

The UNICEF Representative noted that the grant will strengthen health workers, social workers, newborn care services, and community-level nutrition and hygiene practices.

Meanwhile, Mr. Brooks committed UNICEF to providing the technical support during implementation of the project.