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The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component to alleviate micronutrient malnutrition.
In Ethiopia, NI is supporting the nutrition department of the Federal and Regional ministries of health to ensure that the promotion of optimal breast feeding and complementary feeding among infant and young children age 0-23 months is well integrated into the government’s comprehensive community-based nutrition (CCBN) program. The objective is to increase the quality, reach and coverage of the IYCN package of interventions delivered by the Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to caregivers of children 0-23 months of age by using the existing government health extension program (HEP). Specifically, NI is strengthening the capacity of woreda and health center staff, HEWs and selected model mothers to:
These activities, carried out in 92 woredas across six regions,are being implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health at all levels, and five implementing NGOs (Relief society of Tigray, Amhara Development Association, Mothers and Children Multi - sectoral Development Organization in Oromia, Terepeza Development Association in SNNP; and Emory University in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions). NI support to IYCN in Ethiopia began in 2012 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component to alleviate micronutrient malnutrition.
In Ethiopia, NI is supporting the nutrition department of the Federal and Regional ministries of health to ensure that the promotion of optimal breast feeding and complementary feeding among infant and young children age 0-23 months is well integrated into the government’s comprehensive community-based nutrition (CCBN) program. The objective is to increase the quality, reach and coverage of the IYCN package of interventions delivered by the Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to caregivers of children 0-23 months of age by using the existing government health extension program (HEP). Specifically, NI is strengthening the capacity of woreda and health center staff, HEWs and selected model mothers to:
These activities, carried out in 92 woredas across six regions,are being implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health at all levels, and five implementing NGOs (Relief society of Tigray, Amhara Development Association, Mothers and Children Multi - sectoral Development Organization in Oromia, Terepeza Development Association in SNNP; and Emory University in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions). NI support to IYCN in Ethiopia began in 2012 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component to alleviate micronutrient malnutrition.
In Ethiopia, NI is supporting the nutrition department of the Federal and Regional ministries of health to ensure that the promotion of optimal breast feeding and complementary feeding among infant and young children age 0-23 months is well integrated into the government’s comprehensive community-based nutrition (CCBN) program. The objective is to increase the quality, reach and coverage of the IYCN package of interventions delivered by the Health Extension Workers (HEWs) to caregivers of children 0-23 months of age by using the existing government health extension program (HEP). Specifically, NI is strengthening the capacity of woreda and health center staff, HEWs and selected model mothers to:
These activities, carried out in 92 woredas across six regions,are being implemented in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health at all levels, and five implementing NGOs (Relief society of Tigray, Amhara Development Association, Mothers and Children Multi - sectoral Development Organization in Oromia, Terepeza Development Association in SNNP; and Emory University in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions). NI support to IYCN in Ethiopia began in 2012 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
In India, NI’s approach to IYCN is to demonstrate a model for improved community IYCN practices in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Specifically, NI aims to show the link between the prevention and treatment of child under-nutrition as a ‘continuum of care’. There are two areas of focus: (i) Appropriate IYCF practices to prevent children going into moderate acutre malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM); and (ii) Ensuring treated children (who have ‘graduated’ from the different grades of malnutrition) do not sink back again into malnourishment. NI has a dedicated team that support activities that build the capacity of government service providers and managers; improve awareness through appropriate BCI; and improve reporting by strengthening monitoring and review through joint visits and meetings.
This project is being implemented sub-nationally in two districts: Basti, in the State of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Dahod, in the State of Gujarat. These activities are being implemented with respective state governments. NI support to IYCN in India began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
In India, NI’s approach to IYCN is to demonstrate a model for improved community IYCN practices in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Specifically, NI aims to show the link between the prevention and treatment of child under-nutrition as a ‘continuum of care’. There are two areas of focus: (i) Appropriate IYCF practices to prevent children going into moderate acutre malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM); and (ii) Ensuring treated children (who have ‘graduated’ from the different grades of malnutrition) do not sink back again into malnourishment. NI has a dedicated team that support activities that build the capacity of government service providers and managers; improve awareness through appropriate BCI; and improve reporting by strengthening monitoring and review through joint visits and meetings.
This project is being implemented sub-nationally in two districts: Basti, in the State of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Dahod, in the State of Gujarat. These activities are being implemented with respective state governments. NI support to IYCN in India began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component.
The implementation of NI’s IYCN intervention in Tanzania builds on the ongoing government of Tanzania’s efforts to address nutrition as stipulated in the National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP), 2016- 2021. The IYCN component targets caregivers of children 0-23 months of age with counselling and other community-based activities that promote, protect and support exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. NI’s IYCN intervention focuses on addressing the existing gaps in the quality of provision of services, program management including the use of data, and BCI and follows the 1000 days approach. In 2017, NI procured MNP sachets on behalf of the government and distributed them in 3 NI-supported districts in Mwanza through the health system.
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC), within the MoH (Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Medical Stores Department and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority), President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Local Government Authorities and AMREF Health Africa. These initiatives are being implemented sub-nationally in three districts in Mwanza Region (Nyamagana, Kwimba and Sengerema) and three districts in Simiyu region (Bariadi, Maswa and Meatu) NI support to IYCN in Tanzania began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component.
The implementation of NI’s IYCN intervention in Tanzania builds on the ongoing government of Tanzania’s efforts to address nutrition as stipulated in the National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP), 2016- 2021. The IYCN component targets caregivers of children 0-23 months of age with counselling and other community-based activities that promote, protect and support exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. NI’s IYCN intervention focuses on addressing the existing gaps in the quality of provision of services, program management including the use of data, and BCI and follows the 1000 days approach. In 2017, NI procured MNP sachets on behalf of the government and distributed them in 3 NI-supported districts in Mwanza through the health system.
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC), within the MoH (Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Medical Stores Department and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority), President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Local Government Authorities and AMREF Health Africa. These initiatives are being implemented sub-nationally in three districts in Mwanza Region (Nyamagana, Kwimba and Sengerema) and three districts in Simiyu region (Bariadi, Maswa and Meatu) NI support to IYCN in Tanzania began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component.
The implementation of NI’s IYCN intervention in Tanzania builds on the ongoing government of Tanzania’s efforts to address nutrition as stipulated in the National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP), 2016- 2021. The IYCN component targets caregivers of children 0-23 months of age with counselling and other community-based activities that promote, protect and support exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. NI’s IYCN intervention focuses on addressing the existing gaps in the quality of provision of services, program management including the use of data, and BCI and follows the 1000 days approach. In 2017, NI procured MNP sachets on behalf of the government and distributed them in 3 NI-supported districts in Mwanza through the health system.
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC), within the MoH (Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Medical Stores Department and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority), President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Local Government Authorities and AMREF Health Africa. These initiatives are being implemented sub-nationally in three districts in Mwanza Region (Nyamagana, Kwimba and Sengerema) and three districts in Simiyu region (Bariadi, Maswa and Meatu) NI support to IYCN in Tanzania began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
NI’s approach to IYCN in Pakistan is to align all IYCN activities with national and provincial policies. The program aims to improve IYCN practices by strengthening the capacity of the front line health workers with primary focus on interpersonal counselling skills to deliver a comprehensive package of services for maternal and newborn child health at the community level, with an emphasis on the promotion and support for exclusive breastfeeding to the age of 6 months, and optimal complementary feeding for children 6-23 months of age. Most activities are implemented through two existing government programs, namely, the Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and the community midwives deployed in the communities from the Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health (MNCH) program.
These activities are being implemented through key partnerships on the national level (Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination), Provincial level (Director General Health Services (DGHS), Departments of Health; Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP), Punjab of Primary and Secondary (P&S) Health Department, Government of Punjab; Policy Strategic and Planning Unit (PSPU), Primary and Secondary (P&S) Health Department, Government of Punjab; Maternal Newborn and Child Health Program (MNCH); National Lady Health Workers Program (LHWP); Provincial Nutrition Cells; Nutrition Support Program (NSP); Integrated Health Program) and through local NGOs (National Rural Support Program). This program is being implemented sub-nationally in seven districts; Lodhran, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Khaipur, Swabi, Nowshera and Mardan across the three provinces; Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. NI support to IYCN in Pakistan began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
NI’s approach to IYCN in Pakistan is to align all IYCN activities with national and provincial policies. The program aims to improve IYCN practices by strengthening the capacity of the front line health workers with primary focus on interpersonal counselling skills to deliver a comprehensive package of services for maternal and newborn child health at the community level, with an emphasis on the promotion and support for exclusive breastfeeding to the age of 6 months, and optimal complementary feeding for children 6-23 months of age. Most activities are implemented through two existing government programs, namely, the Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and the community midwives deployed in the communities from the Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health (MNCH) program.
These activities are being implemented through key partnerships on the national level (Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination), Provincial level (Director General Health Services (DGHS), Departments of Health; Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP), Punjab of Primary and Secondary (P&S) Health Department, Government of Punjab; Policy Strategic and Planning Unit (PSPU), Primary and Secondary (P&S) Health Department, Government of Punjab; Maternal Newborn and Child Health Program (MNCH); National Lady Health Workers Program (LHWP); Provincial Nutrition Cells; Nutrition Support Program (NSP); Integrated Health Program) and through local NGOs (National Rural Support Program). This program is being implemented sub-nationally in seven districts; Lodhran, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Khaipur, Swabi, Nowshera and Mardan across the three provinces; Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. NI support to IYCN in Pakistan began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component.
NI’s approach to IYCN in the Philippines is to support the Department of Health’s (DOH) framework for the First 1000 days (F1KD) which delivers an integrated package of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCHN) services at both the facility and community-level. The program is focused on promoting, protecting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding for infants 0-5 months and providing appropriate counselling for caregivers and their supporters on optimal complementary feeding, including MNPs for children 6-23 months. Key interventions include the following:
This program is being implemented in partnership with the Family Health Office (FOH)-DOH, the National Nutrition Council (NNC), Regional Health Offices, Provincial Health Offices, Rural Health Units, Helen Keller International (HKI) and UNICEF. Activities are being implemented in 45 municipalities in six provinces (Antique, Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo, Camarines Norte and Zamboanga del Norte). NI support to IYCN in Philippines began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component.
NI’s approach to IYCN in the Philippines is to support the Department of Health’s (DOH) framework for the First 1000 days (F1KD) which delivers an integrated package of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCHN) services at both the facility and community-level. The program is focused on promoting, protecting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding for infants 0-5 months and providing appropriate counselling for caregivers and their supporters on optimal complementary feeding, including MNPs for children 6-23 months. Key interventions include the following:
This program is being implemented in partnership with the Family Health Office (FOH)-DOH, the National Nutrition Council (NNC), Regional Health Offices, Provincial Health Offices, Rural Health Units, Helen Keller International (HKI) and UNICEF. Activities are being implemented in 45 municipalities in six provinces (Antique, Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo, Camarines Norte and Zamboanga del Norte). NI support to IYCN in Philippines began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
The first 1000 days from conception to two years of age are critical to the health and development of a child. Adequate infant and young child nutrition (IYCN) is crucial for survival and long-term health and well-being. Approximately 45% of deaths of children under five years of age can be attributed to malnutrition [1], and are often associated with inappropriate feeding practices during the first years of life [2]. The first two years of life provide a critical window of opportunity for ensuring children’s appropriate growth and development through optimal feeding. Many countries experience a sharp increase in the prevalence of malnutrition for this age group.
NI supports countries to implement their IYCN program in line with WHO/UNICEF recommended IYCF practices. This includes the timely initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, introduction of solid, semi-solid and soft foods at 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding until 24 months of age, recommended minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity. NI also supports recommended practices such as responsive feeding, hand washing with clean water and soap, and safe food preparation and storage.
Some of NI’s support to IYCN programs includes a Micronutrient Powder (MNP) component.
NI’s approach to IYCN in the Philippines is to support the Department of Health’s (DOH) framework for the First 1000 days (F1KD) which delivers an integrated package of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition (MNCHN) services at both the facility and community-level. The program is focused on promoting, protecting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding for infants 0-5 months and providing appropriate counselling for caregivers and their supporters on optimal complementary feeding, including MNPs for children 6-23 months. Key interventions include the following:
This program is being implemented in partnership with the Family Health Office (FOH)-DOH, the National Nutrition Council (NNC), Regional Health Offices, Provincial Health Offices, Rural Health Units, Helen Keller International (HKI) and UNICEF. Activities are being implemented in 45 municipalities in six provinces (Antique, Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo, Camarines Norte and Zamboanga del Norte). NI support to IYCN in Philippines began in 2016 and is ongoing.
","[1] Black RE et al. Maternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet. 2013; 382(9890):427-451
[2] Sankar MJ, et al. Optimal breastfeeding practices and infant and child mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Dec;104(467):3-13
For more information:
In December 2015, Nutrition International officially launched the “Projet intégré de nutrition dans les régions de Kolda et de Kédougou”, also known as “PINKK”. This project is a collaboration built around an innovative, integrated and multifaceted approach to improving nutrition for Senegal's most vulnerable people. PINKK targets two high burden regions in Senegal, Kedougou (counties of Kedougou, Salemata and Saraya) and Kolda (counties of Kolda, Velingara and Medina Yero Foula).
The Integrated Nutrition Project for the Kolda and Kedougou Regions links health care, agriculture (including livestock) and business with the aim of improving nutritional health and food security for people in these regions, particularly for women and young children.
The key components of PINKK focus on the following:
Over the course of 5 years, the PINKK partnership will reach:
PINKK, is a collaborative effort between Nutrition International, World Vision Senegal, World Vision Canada, Développement International Desjardins and the Government of Senegal's Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM).
https://www.nutritionintl.org/in-the-world/africa/senegal-sahel/pinkk/
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The Integrated Nutrition Project for the Kolda and Kedougou Regions links health care, agriculture (including livestock) and business with the aim of improving nutritional health and food security for people in these regions, particularly for women and young children.
The key components of PINKK focus on the following:
Over the course of 5 years, the PINKK partnership will reach:
PINKK, is a collaborative effort between Nutrition International, World Vision Senegal, World Vision Canada, Développement International Desjardins and the Government of Senegal's Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM).
https://www.nutritionintl.org/in-the-world/africa/senegal-sahel/pinkk/
","14736|8773|8595|8593|8505|8365","","Other","Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM)","","","Nutrition International|World Vision International","World Vision SenegalWorld Vision Canada","","","","","","","","","Private sector","Développement International Desjardins","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","26306","","Breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "24648","Nutrition International - PINKK: Projet intégré de nutrition dans les régions de Kolda et de Kédougou","English","Community/sub-national","","SEN","Senegal","Kédougou|Kolda","","","","","In December 2015, Nutrition International officially launched the “Projet intégré de nutrition dans les régions de Kolda et de Kédougou”, also known as “PINKK”. This project is a collaboration built around an innovative, integrated and multifaceted approach to improving nutrition for Senegal's most vulnerable people. PINKK targets two high burden regions in Senegal, Kedougou (counties of Kedougou, Salemata and Saraya) and Kolda (counties of Kolda, Velingara and Medina Yero Foula).
The Integrated Nutrition Project for the Kolda and Kedougou Regions links health care, agriculture (including livestock) and business with the aim of improving nutritional health and food security for people in these regions, particularly for women and young children.
The key components of PINKK focus on the following:
Over the course of 5 years, the PINKK partnership will reach:
PINKK, is a collaborative effort between Nutrition International, World Vision Senegal, World Vision Canada, Développement International Desjardins and the Government of Senegal's Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM).
https://www.nutritionintl.org/in-the-world/africa/senegal-sahel/pinkk/
","14736|8773|8595|8593|8505|8365","","Other","Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM)","","","Nutrition International|World Vision International","World Vision SenegalWorld Vision Canada","","","","","","","","","Private sector","Développement International Desjardins","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","26307","","Promotion of healthy diets","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "24648","Nutrition International - PINKK: Projet intégré de nutrition dans les régions de Kolda et de Kédougou","English","Community/sub-national","","SEN","Senegal","Kédougou|Kolda","","","","","In December 2015, Nutrition International officially launched the “Projet intégré de nutrition dans les régions de Kolda et de Kédougou”, also known as “PINKK”. This project is a collaboration built around an innovative, integrated and multifaceted approach to improving nutrition for Senegal's most vulnerable people. PINKK targets two high burden regions in Senegal, Kedougou (counties of Kedougou, Salemata and Saraya) and Kolda (counties of Kolda, Velingara and Medina Yero Foula).
The Integrated Nutrition Project for the Kolda and Kedougou Regions links health care, agriculture (including livestock) and business with the aim of improving nutritional health and food security for people in these regions, particularly for women and young children.
The key components of PINKK focus on the following:
Over the course of 5 years, the PINKK partnership will reach:
PINKK, is a collaborative effort between Nutrition International, World Vision Senegal, World Vision Canada, Développement International Desjardins and the Government of Senegal's Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM).
https://www.nutritionintl.org/in-the-world/africa/senegal-sahel/pinkk/
","14736|8773|8595|8593|8505|8365","","Other","Cellule de Lutte Contre la Malnutrition (CLM)","","","Nutrition International|World Vision International","World Vision SenegalWorld Vision Canada","","","","","","","","","Private sector","Développement International Desjardins","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","26308","","Promotion of improved hygiene practices including handwashing","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "26250","Nutrition International - India - Maternal Newborn Health and Nutrition (MNHN) Program ","English","Community/sub-national","","IND","India","India","","","","","Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in India by:
This work is in partnership with state government in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. This project supports implementation in three districts in Gujarat (Vadodara, Panchmahal and Dahod) and two districts in Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur and Basti). NI has supported MNHN programming in India since 2015 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in India follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in India by:
This work is in partnership with state government in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. This project supports implementation in three districts in Gujarat (Vadodara, Panchmahal and Dahod) and two districts in Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur and Basti). NI has supported MNHN programming in India since 2015 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in India follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in India by:
This work is in partnership with state government in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. This project supports implementation in three districts in Gujarat (Vadodara, Panchmahal and Dahod) and two districts in Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur and Basti). NI has supported MNHN programming in India since 2015 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in India follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in India by:
This work is in partnership with state government in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. This project supports implementation in three districts in Gujarat (Vadodara, Panchmahal and Dahod) and two districts in Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur and Basti). NI has supported MNHN programming in India since 2015 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in India follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in India by:
This work is in partnership with state government in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. This project supports implementation in three districts in Gujarat (Vadodara, Panchmahal and Dahod) and two districts in Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur and Basti). NI has supported MNHN programming in India since 2015 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in India follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International's (NI) support to MNHN programming in Pakistan began in 2015. Since then, NI has contributed to improving MNHN in Pakistan by:
This work is in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Provincial Director General Health Services (DGHS), and Departments of Health Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP). The program is being implemented in three districts Lodhran, Jamshoro and Swabi across the three provinces Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Pakistan follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International's (NI) support to MNHN programming in Pakistan began in 2015. Since then, NI has contributed to improving MNHN in Pakistan by:
This work is in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Provincial Director General Health Services (DGHS), and Departments of Health Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP). The program is being implemented in three districts Lodhran, Jamshoro and Swabi across the three provinces Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Pakistan follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International's (NI) support to MNHN programming in Pakistan began in 2015. Since then, NI has contributed to improving MNHN in Pakistan by:
This work is in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Provincial Director General Health Services (DGHS), and Departments of Health Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP). The program is being implemented in three districts Lodhran, Jamshoro and Swabi across the three provinces Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Pakistan follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International's (NI) support to MNHN programming in Pakistan began in 2015. Since then, NI has contributed to improving MNHN in Pakistan by:
This work is in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Provincial Director General Health Services (DGHS), and Departments of Health Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP). The program is being implemented in three districts Lodhran, Jamshoro and Swabi across the three provinces Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Pakistan follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International's (NI) support to MNHN programming in Pakistan began in 2015. Since then, NI has contributed to improving MNHN in Pakistan by:
This work is in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Provincial Director General Health Services (DGHS), and Departments of Health Integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Program (IRMNCH & NP). The program is being implemented in three districts Lodhran, Jamshoro and Swabi across the three provinces Punajb, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, respectively.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Pakistan follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Ethiopia by:
This work is in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health at federal and regional levels, the Pharmaceutical Fund Supply Agency, UNICEF and Emory University. This project includes national level technical assistance and supports implementation sub-nationally, in 200 woredas in 6 regions (in the two pastoralist regions of Afar (11 woredas) and Benishangul Gumuz (4 woredas) and the following four agrarian regions: Tigray region (16 woredas), Amahra region (45 woredas), Oromia region (64 woredas) and South Nation Nationality People (SNNP) region (60 woredas)). NI has supported MNHN programming in Ethiopia since 2011 and continues to do so.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Ethiopia follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Ethiopia by:
This work is in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health at federal and regional levels, the Pharmaceutical Fund Supply Agency, UNICEF and Emory University. This project includes national level technical assistance and supports implementation sub-nationally, in 200 woredas in 6 regions (in the two pastoralist regions of Afar (11 woredas) and Benishangul Gumuz (4 woredas) and the following four agrarian regions: Tigray region (16 woredas), Amahra region (45 woredas), Oromia region (64 woredas) and South Nation Nationality People (SNNP) region (60 woredas)). NI has supported MNHN programming in Ethiopia since 2011 and continues to do so.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Ethiopia follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Ethiopia by:
This work is in partnership with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health at federal and regional levels, the Pharmaceutical Fund Supply Agency, UNICEF and Emory University. This project includes national level technical assistance and supports implementation sub-nationally, in 200 woredas in 6 regions (in the two pastoralist regions of Afar (11 woredas) and Benishangul Gumuz (4 woredas) and the following four agrarian regions: Tigray region (16 woredas), Amahra region (45 woredas), Oromia region (64 woredas) and South Nation Nationality People (SNNP) region (60 woredas)). NI has supported MNHN programming in Ethiopia since 2011 and continues to do so.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Ethiopia follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Tanzania by:
This work is in partnership with MOHCDGEC (including the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Medical Stores Department and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority), the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Local Government Authorities, and Amref Health Africa. This project supports implementation in districts in Mwanza Region (Nyamagana, Kwimba, Sengerema and Buchosa) and four districts in Simiyu region (Bariadi District Council, Bariadi Town Council, Maswa and Meatu). NI has supported MNHN programming in Tanzania since 2016 and continues to do so.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Tanzania follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Tanzania by:
This work is in partnership with MOHCDGEC (including the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Medical Stores Department and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority), the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Local Government Authorities, and Amref Health Africa. This project supports implementation in districts in Mwanza Region (Nyamagana, Kwimba, Sengerema and Buchosa) and four districts in Simiyu region (Bariadi District Council, Bariadi Town Council, Maswa and Meatu). NI has supported MNHN programming in Tanzania since 2016 and continues to do so.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Tanzania follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Tanzania by:
This work is in partnership with MOHCDGEC (including the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Medical Stores Department and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority), the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Local Government Authorities, and Amref Health Africa. This project supports implementation in districts in Mwanza Region (Nyamagana, Kwimba, Sengerema and Buchosa) and four districts in Simiyu region (Bariadi District Council, Bariadi Town Council, Maswa and Meatu). NI has supported MNHN programming in Tanzania since 2016 and continues to do so.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Tanzania follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Kenya by:
This work is in close partnership with the National and County Ministries of Health. Implementation has been supported in 21 counties including: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Transnzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori, Kericho, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, and Kajiado. NI has supported MNHN programming in Kenya since 2011 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Kenya follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Kenya by:
This work is in close partnership with the National and County Ministries of Health. Implementation has been supported in 21 counties including: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Transnzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori, Kericho, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, and Kajiado. NI has supported MNHN programming in Kenya since 2011 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Kenya follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Kenya by:
This work is in close partnership with the National and County Ministries of Health. Implementation has been supported in 21 counties including: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Transnzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori, Kericho, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, and Kajiado. NI has supported MNHN programming in Kenya since 2011 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Kenya follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Kenya by:
This work is in close partnership with the National and County Ministries of Health. Implementation has been supported in 21 counties including: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Transnzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori, Kericho, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, and Kajiado. NI has supported MNHN programming in Kenya since 2011 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Kenya follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
","For more information:
Pregnancy and the postnatal period are critical times for ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and their children. Anaemia during pregnancy is common and can have serious consequences for both mother and child, including increased risk of low birthweight and preterm birth, as well as maternal and perinatal mortality.[1&2] Iron deficiency is a major cause of anaemia among pregnant women.[3] Iron requirements increase substantially during pregnancy and it is difficult to meet these needs with food alone. Based on evidence of reduced risk of anaemia, iron deficiency and other adverse outcomes including having a low birthweight baby, WHO recommends daily iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation throughout pregnancy.[4] This is in addition to a series of other recommendations for nutrition interventions as part of antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience and other important maternal and child outcomes.[4]
Optimal care and feeding of newborns helps ensure babies survive and sets the stage for healthy growth and development. For example, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of life, as recommended by WHO[5&6], increases the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding and reduces the chance of newborn illness or death [7]. The newborn period, which is the first 28 days of life, is the most vulnerable time in a child’s life, and accounts for almost half (46%) of the total deaths in children under five years of age [8]. Fortunately, many of these deaths are preventable through evidence-informed, low-cost care, such as supporting mothers to start breastfeeding soon after birth, which can be delivered even in resource-limited settings.
Nutrition International works in collaboration with government and other partners to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition (MNHN) through enhancing the provision, quality and integration of health and nutrition services and empowering women and their families to seek care and adopt healthy behaviours.
Nutrition International contributes to improving MNHN in Kenya by:
This work is in close partnership with the National and County Ministries of Health. Implementation has been supported in 21 counties including: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nandi, Transnzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori, Kericho, Narok, Machakos, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, and Kajiado. NI has supported MNHN programming in Kenya since 2011 and support is ongoing.
Although this section describes MNHN, wherever possible, Nutrition International’s work in Kenya follows a comprehensive and integrated approach, with a strong focus on the first 1000 days, from pregnancy through 2 years of age.
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