The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has highlighted the increasing prevalence of hospital malnutrition in Nigeria, describing it as a silent epidemic. The organization emphasized that this issue poses significant risks to patient recovery and overall health outcomes. WASPEN called for urgent attention to be directed towards addressing malnutrition within healthcare facilities to improve the quality of care provided to patients. The society's statement underscores the need for enhanced nutritional support and awareness among healthcare professionals in the country.
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