In brief
On National Nutrition Day, the Cambodian leader laid out a plan to give every citizen enough safe food by 2030. The government will reduce under‑five stunting to under 19% and wasting to under 6%, while fighting anemia, obesity and micronutrient shortages. These steps are part of a broader effort to boost human capital and economic growth.
On National Nutrition Day, November 6, 2026, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the country’s commitment to ensure that every citizen has access to adequate and safe food by 2030. He presented specific goals to cut child stunting below 19 percent and wasting below six percent before the decade ends.
Hun Manet highlighted that nutrition is crucial for human capital, better work performance, and long‑term economic progress. He noted that the nation has made "remarkable progress over the past two decades" through government efforts and cross‑sectoral collaboration.
Prime Minister Hun Manet said: "Food security and nutrition are vital for human capital development, improved work efficiency, sustainable economic growth, and social progress."
Despite improvements, the leader warned of persistent challenges. The government lists stunting, wasting, anemia, obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies as key issues that must be addressed continuously.
The 2030 targets reflect Cambodia’s broader strategy to leave no one behind and to strengthen the nation’s human resources for future growth.
