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Then Ganabi joined a farmer field school (FFS) managed by SPRING, USAID’s multi-sectoral nutrition project. The FFS trainings teach farmers good agronomic practices, which make it easier to grow and harvest healthier crops with greater yields.
In 2015, SPRING pinpointed inaccurate and incomplete records as a weakness of community-based health planning and services (CHPS) facilities in northern Ghana.
The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Nutrition, the first of its kind, was launched on June 20, 2017 with the support of SPRING/Uganda and other USAID-funded partners.
Aflatoxins are a group of toxins produced by certain fungi known as Aspergil
Anemia is a widespread public health problem with many causes—reducing its prevalence improves the health and economic development of families and nations. Countries can take the following actions to address their specific anemia situation.
BackgroundGroundnuts are a major legume crop in the northern regions
Groundnuts are a major legume crop in the northern regions of Ghana, where they provide important nutrients for physical development. When handled improperly, however, groundnuts can be highly toxic to humans.
Understanding what causes anemia is critical to design effective programs and monitor impact.
The World Health Organization recommends that all babies are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. In low and middle income countries, breastfeeding is a particularly powerful means of preventing malnutrition and promoting optimal physical and cognitive growth.
SPRING, which applies a multi-sectoral approach to reduce stunting and anemia, helped the Ugandan Ministry of Health pilot the rollout MNP sachet distribution in both health facilities and through VHTs to reach over 22,000 children in the district over a nine-month period.
Mst. Nurunnahar, the sub-assistant agriculture officer for the Department of Agricultural Extension in Babuganj upazila, has always been proud of her work, but before 2012, she did not view nutrition or hygiene as part of her responsibilities.
The rolex is a popular Ugandan snack made of a chapatti (flatbread) filled with an omelet and vegetables. But why does SPRING feature the rolex in this cartoon?
This tutorial demonstrates the steps of the technical process, from reference photography to line drawing, color, volume, patterns, and a final image for layout. The video is intended as a visual companion to the Photo-to-Illustration Guide.
At the end of June, SPRING released new National Anemia Profiles for Bangladesh, Cambodia,
The Health Tutors’ College of Mulago (HTCM) developed and integrated a module on anemia prevention and control interventions into their three-year Bachelor of Medical Education degree program, with SPRING/Uganda’s support.
Journey with us through six years of SPRING’s multi-sectoral nutrition impact.
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