Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray What does progress in nutrition look like in practice? Often, it isn't a single breakthrough, but the steady build-up of collaboration, shared learning and action across different parts of the world. In this edition of the Anna Edesia newsletter, we highlight some of the work shaping that progress across the NNEdPro network. From expanding projects led by our India team , to the growing role of the iKANN

Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray As we move into the early months of 2026, this edition of the Anna Edesia newsletter reflects on a particularly active and important period for our global community. Since our last update in November 2025, we have brought together researchers, educators, practitioners and partners from around the world (120 in person and many more online) at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health in Scotland. Th

Authors : Gerald Cheruiyot & Jackson Mudengeya Reviewed by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson This month, NNEdPro’s commitment to advancing evidence-based nutrition reached a wide international audience through a series of high-profile broadcast engagements. Professor Sumantra Ray (Executive Director, NNEdPro) represented the Institute across global media platforms, translating complex nutrition science into accessible, evidence-informed insights for healthcare pr

Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewer: Matheus Abrantes The nexus between nutritional science and clinical practice is undergoing unprecedented acceleration. As BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (BMJ NPH) continues to redefine the integration of lifestyle medicine within global healthcare systems, the journal has reached a pivotal milestone. We are pleased to announce a comprehensive evolution of the journal's Editorial Leadership and Management Board. This intentional transiti

By Jadh Azulay Last November, I had the privilege of moderating the Belém Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability, ahead of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. In the heart of the Amazon, where biodiversity, culture, and climate pressures converged with COP30, the discussions revealed how global nutrition challenges intersect with local realities, and how this region can point us toward new solutions. Professor Sumantra Ray opened with a clear

Authors: Mhairi Halbert, Denika Dabee, Kate Ruddy & Yaseen Ahammed. Reviewed and edited by: Ramya Rajaram, Shumone Ray. The Agents of Change placement is designed to encourage medical students to recognise the role they can play in improving community health by engaging with third-sector organisations. By placing us within real community settings and asking us to learn with, rather than simply about, local groups, the programme aims to strengthen our understand

Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Matheus Abrantes & Sumantra Ray As we approach the end of 2025, we are pleased to share a consolidated update capturing key developments over the last few months across the NNEdPro Global Institute and our nine partner initiatives. This period reflected sustained progress in our strategic programmes, deepening global engagement, and continued preparation for the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health taking place next month

Author: Sarah Anderson Reviewers: Shumone Ray As we reach the midpoint of 2025, we are proud to reflect on a vibrant second quarter...