In depth: Transforming education: Putting learners’ health and well-being first

While countries around the world recognize that school health and nutrition is a good investment for children and adolescents, in practice the reality on the ground is far from adequate, according to a new report Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world by UNESCO, UNICEF and WFP, published on 8 February 2023. As the world is facing a global food crisis, more must be done to ensure that national investments in school health and nutrition are delivered and meet the needs of all learners – starting with those most at risk of being left behind.