IFA in Kenya: Innovative Program Experiences & Recent Safety Findings
Two speakers, one from a programming and another from a research perspective on IFA use, will present their experiences on antenatal supplementation in Kenya.
Micronutrient
Launch of the Vitamin and Mineral Powder Program in Uganda
SPRING/Uganda, the Government of Uganda, UNICEF, and the WFP launched the Vitamin and Mineral Powder Program to address micronutrient deficiencies through home food fortification.
SPRING/Uganda, the Government of Uganda, UNICEF, and WFP Launch the Vitamin and Mineral Powder Program
Recently, Dr. Jane Aceng, the Director General Health Services, launched the home fortification program in Uganda at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. The new program follows the National Infant and Young Child Feeding Guidelines by addressing micronutrient deficiencies, including anemia. The program is jointly funded by SPRING, UNICEF, and WFP in collaboration with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and will initially be rolled out in eight districts.
Distribution of Micronutrient Powders in Namutumba District
Introduction
Photo credit: Pam McCarthy, SPRING Consultant
SPRING conducted formative research from June 9-13, 2014 in Namutumba, Uganda to determine the emotional and logical barriers to buying and using micronutrient powders (MNPs).
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