Serbia’s Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025

Theme: Together Against Malnutrition – Improving Knowledge in Clinical Nutrition
Dates: November 10–14, 2025
Lead Partner: National Society for Clinical Nutrition in Serbia (NUPENS)
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.nupens.org

Overview

Serbia joins the European Malnutrition Awareness Week 2025 movement to strengthen awareness and action against disease-related malnutrition.

Led by the National Society for Clinical Nutrition in Serbia (NUPENS) in collaboration with the Clinical Center of Serbia, the University of Belgrade, the Clinical Center of Vojvodina, and the Clinical Center of Niš, this year’s campaign places a strong emphasis on education, screening, diagnosis, and clinical nutrition interventions — particularly in gastrointestinal and oncological populations.

Objectives

Serbia’s MAW 2025 campaign aims to:

• Raise awareness of malnutrition among healthcare providers treating pediatric patients and those with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.

• Improve knowledge and practice in nutritional screening and assessment, ensuring adequate therapy and individualized nutritional support for specific conditions, including short bowel syndrome.

• Enhance understanding of malnutrition in cancer patients, promoting clinical nutrition as a vital component of cancer care and recovery.

Key Activities

Serbia’s Malnutrition Awareness Week will include a wide range of educational and awareness activities aimed at healthcare professionals, students, and the public:

• Educational Workshops & Symposia:
  Interactive sessions for physicians, dietitians, nurses, and medical students across multiple hospitals and universities.

• Life-Long Learning (LLL) Module:
  In-person training — Topic 4: Nutritional Support in Paediatric Patients (1) — providing hands-on learning and updated clinical approaches.

• Public Awareness Campaigns:
  Posters, infographics, and fact sheets displayed in health centers, specialized university hospitals, and research institutions to inform both healthcare staff and the public.

• Participation in NutritionDay:
  Supporting the global data collection initiative to monitor nutritional practices and promote awareness of malnutrition risks.

• Media Engagement:
  Radio and TV health broadcasts, as well as press releases highlighting the importance of nutrition in disease management and reporting on MAW Serbia 2025 activities.

Communication Channels

Follow the National Society for Clinical Nutrition in Serbia (NUPENS) for updates, materials, and event announcements:

• Website: www.nupens.org

• LinkedIn: NUPENS

• Email: [email protected]

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