my profile

Matilda Anim-Fofie is currently pursuing a PhD programme in Nutrition at the University of Ghana. I began my career as a nutritionist at the Nutrition unit of the Mamobi General Hospital in Accra after after a successful completion of my undergraduate studies in Nutrition and Food Science. My passion for nutrition advocacy came to life through my interactions with mothers with malnourished children who were referred to the Nutrition unit for counseling and weekly food ration.  I discovered that the numerous strategies aimed at ensuring food security can only be successful when women are resourced, empowered and are greatly involved in the process. In order to gain more insights into the inevitable role that women play in ensuring global food security, the area of research for my thesis topic during my Master’s Degree programme focused on nutritional intervention for women of reproductive age. My findings re-echoed the need for more efforts to improve food security among women. As a Medical Delegate at Nestle Nutrition, my interactions with Healthcare Professionals revealed that the fight against childhood malnutrition cannot be won if women (mothers) are not involved.  I follow women related issues with keen interest, particularly that which seeks to champion their contribution to food and nutrition security