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Fortifying commonly-eaten grains such as wheat, maize flour and rice is among the easiest and least expensive ways to prevent disease, strengthen immune systems and nurture a healthy and productive next generation.[1] Nutrition International leads and supports grain fortification efforts in low- and middle– income countries through a number of programs. Fortifying grains with iron and folic acid is an effective way to prevent anaemia and neural tube defects in a population.[2]
Nutrition International partners with the government of Kenya to implement maize flour fortification in Kenya by:
NI, in collaboration with TechnoServe, is working closely with the Ministry of Health and Kenya Bureau of Standards to ensure implementation of the planned activities.
Food fortification in Kenya is being supported through public-private partnership coordinated by the Ministry of Health – Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, under the Kenya National Fortification Alliance with membership from government (Kenya Bureau of Standards, National Public Health Laboratories, Food safety Unit), development/implementing partners (NI, GAIN, Techno Serve), UN agencies (UNICEF, WFP), academia and research institutions (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology-JKUAT, Kenya Medical Research Institute-KEMRI), premix suppliers, and industry associations for maize, wheat flour and salt (Cereal Millers association-CMA, United Grain Millers association-UNGMA, Kenya salt manufacturers-KESAMA). Funding for this program began in 2015 and will continue until 2020.
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For more information:
Fortifying commonly-eaten grains such as wheat, maize flour and rice is among the easiest and least expensive ways to prevent disease, strengthen immune systems and nurture a healthy and productive next generation.[1] Nutrition International leads and supports grain fortification efforts in low- and middle– income countries through a number of programs. Fortifying grains with iron and folic acid is an effective way to prevent anaemia and neural tube defects in a population.[2]
Nutrition International (NI) conducted a feasibility study and survey to update industry-mapping and design its fortification support in the country. NI supports wheat flour fortification in Ethiopia by:
This national-scale project is being implemented in partnership with Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Industry Development Institute of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Ethiopian Millers Associations, TechnoServe and the Ministry of Health. The first phase of the project was supported by Irish Aid from 2014 through 2016, and the current phase will continue until 2020 through GAC support.
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Pakistan has one of the highest burdens of malnutrition in the world. More than half of the under-five year old population suffers from either stunting (chronic malnutrition), wasting (acute malnutrition), or both. One in four pregnant women are suffering from iron deficiency anaemia; and zinc, vitamin D and vitamin A deficiencies affect 37%, 41% and 56% of children under five respectively, on a national level [1]. Meeting nutrient needs is a prerequisite to preventing malnutrition, in combination with other proven health interventions.
In March 2016, Mott MacDonald as the Management Lead, with Nutrition International (NI) as the Technical Lead were awarded a 5-year grant with the main objective of fortifying commercially produced wheat flour (with iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 and zinc) and edible oil/ghee (with vitamins A and D) throughout Pakistan. This is one of the largest fortification programs in the world and it is expected to reach ~150 million people with fortified food staples.
The program aims to cover more than 100 edible oil/ghee mills and over 1,000 wheat flour mills to ensure adequate fortification. It will achieve its objectives by:
Pakistan has one of the highest burdens of malnutrition in the world. More than half of the under-five year old population suffers from either stunting (chronic malnutrition), wasting (acute malnutrition), or both. One in four pregnant women are suffering from iron deficiency anaemia; and zinc, vitamin D and vitamin A deficiencies affect 37%, 41% and 56% of children under five respectively, on a national level [1]. Meeting nutrient needs is a prerequisite to preventing malnutrition, in combination with other proven health interventions.
In March 2016, Mott MacDonald as the Management Lead, with Nutrition International (NI) as the Technical Lead were awarded a 5-year grant with the main objective of fortifying commercially produced wheat flour (with iron, folic acid, vitamin B12 and zinc) and edible oil/ghee (with vitamins A and D) throughout Pakistan. This is one of the largest fortification programs in the world and it is expected to reach ~150 million people with fortified food staples.
The program aims to cover more than 100 edible oil/ghee mills and over 1,000 wheat flour mills to ensure adequate fortification. It will achieve its objectives by:
This investment, to The Power of Nutrition, will scale-up and institutionalize high-impact, evidence-based nutrition interventions nationwide in support of the Government of Ethiopia’s (GoE) National Nutrition Program (NNP) II. Through payment for results, this investment will incentivize health system performance in maternal and child health and nutrition and also directly support critical technical assistance and capacity building activities. It is estimated that this investment, as part of a package of strengthened maternal and child health and nutrition services, will contribute to reach approximately 13 million women and children. As well, the delivery of twice-yearly Vitamin A supplementation, 90+ IFA supplements in pregnancy, and education about improved nutrition care and feeding practices will be strengthened.
This intervention is being implemented in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, Power of Nutrition and The World Bank. This project began in April 2017 and is being funded until August 2020.
","For more information:
","","","Other","Government of Ethiopia","","","Nutrition International","Power of Nutrition","The World Bank","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","26003","","Nutrition education and counselling","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "24606","Nutrition International - Power of Nutrition - Achieving Maternal and Child Nutrition Results in Ethiopia ","English","National","","ETH","Ethiopia","","","","","","This investment, to The Power of Nutrition, will scale-up and institutionalize high-impact, evidence-based nutrition interventions nationwide in support of the Government of Ethiopia’s (GoE) National Nutrition Program (NNP) II. Through payment for results, this investment will incentivize health system performance in maternal and child health and nutrition and also directly support critical technical assistance and capacity building activities. It is estimated that this investment, as part of a package of strengthened maternal and child health and nutrition services, will contribute to reach approximately 13 million women and children. As well, the delivery of twice-yearly Vitamin A supplementation, 90+ IFA supplements in pregnancy, and education about improved nutrition care and feeding practices will be strengthened.
This intervention is being implemented in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, Power of Nutrition and The World Bank. This project began in April 2017 and is being funded until August 2020.
","For more information:
","","","Other","Government of Ethiopia","","","Nutrition International","Power of Nutrition","The World Bank","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","26004","","Vitamin A supplementation","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "24606","Nutrition International - Power of Nutrition - Achieving Maternal and Child Nutrition Results in Ethiopia ","English","National","","ETH","Ethiopia","","","","","","This investment, to The Power of Nutrition, will scale-up and institutionalize high-impact, evidence-based nutrition interventions nationwide in support of the Government of Ethiopia’s (GoE) National Nutrition Program (NNP) II. Through payment for results, this investment will incentivize health system performance in maternal and child health and nutrition and also directly support critical technical assistance and capacity building activities. It is estimated that this investment, as part of a package of strengthened maternal and child health and nutrition services, will contribute to reach approximately 13 million women and children. As well, the delivery of twice-yearly Vitamin A supplementation, 90+ IFA supplements in pregnancy, and education about improved nutrition care and feeding practices will be strengthened.
This intervention is being implemented in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia, Power of Nutrition and The World Bank. This project began in April 2017 and is being funded until August 2020.
","For more information:
","","","Other","Government of Ethiopia","","","Nutrition International","Power of Nutrition","The World Bank","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","26005","","Iron and folic acid supplementation","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "25758","Healthy Parents and Children 21 (Second Phase)","","National","","JPN","Japan","Pakistan","","","","","Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem all around the world, affecting more than 100 countries [1]. A lack of vitamin A weakens the immune system, putting a child at greater risk of disease and early death; and it is also the leading cause of preventable child blindness. The solution for correcting vitamin A deficiency lies in improving the child’s diet – through increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods, naturally rich or commercially fortified foods such as processed oils or sugar.
In countries where this remains a public health problem, and while food-based solutions are gradually being implemented and scaled-up to reach those populations, giving children 6 to 59 months of age two doses of vitamin A per year can impact a child’s health. Specifically, the range of impact on deaths averted can range from a lower bound cause-specific effect size of 28% (diarrheal deaths averted) to an upper bound of 12%-24% all-cause mortality reduction [2].
Nutrition International is committed to supporting vitamin A supplement (VAS) programs for children 6 to 59 months of age in settings where VAD is a public health problem, as one of the most cost-effective ways to improve child survival.
The main aims of NI’s VAS program in Pakistan are to:
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Federal Government of Pakistan and the National VAS Technical Working group that includes the MOH and VAS stakeholders, including NI and UNICEF. This work is being conducted on a national level through technical and operational assistance to the Ministry of Health and on a sub-national level in four provinces; Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . NI support to Pakistan’s VAS program began in 1999 and is ongoing.
","[1] WHO. (2013). Micronutrient deficiencies. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/
[2] Imdad A, Herzer, K, Mayo-Wilson E, Yakoob MY, Bhuta ZA. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 12.
For more information:
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem all around the world, affecting more than 100 countries [1]. A lack of vitamin A weakens the immune system, putting a child at greater risk of disease and early death; and it is also the leading cause of preventable child blindness. The solution for correcting vitamin A deficiency lies in improving the child’s diet – through increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods, naturally rich or commercially fortified foods such as processed oils or sugar.
In countries where this remains a public health problem, and while food-based solutions are gradually being implemented and scaled-up to reach those populations, giving children 6 to 59 months of age two doses of vitamin A per year can impact a child’s health. Specifically, the range of impact on deaths averted can range from a lower bound cause-specific effect size of 28% (diarrheal deaths averted) to an upper bound of 12%-24% all-cause mortality reduction [2].
Nutrition International is committed to supporting vitamin A supplement (VAS) programs for children 6 to 59 months of age in settings where VAD is a public health problem, as one of the most cost-effective ways to improve child survival.
The main aims of NI’s VAS program in Tanzania are to:
NI’s work is in partnership with UNICEF, the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government Authority, The Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Tanzania Mainland and Ministry of Health Zanzibar, Regional Health Management Teams and Council Health Management Teams. Progress is being achieved on a sub-national level by providing support to 14 regions; nine regions on the Tanzanian mainland (Katavi, Tabora, Simiyu, Shinyanga, Geita, Rukwa, Mwanza, Kigoma and Singida) and five regions on Zanzibar (Unguja North, Unguja South, Pemba North, Pemba South and Town West). NI support to Tanzania’s VAS program began in 2017 and is ongoing.
","[1] WHO. (2013). Micronutrient deficiencies. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/
[2] Imdad A, Herzer, K, Mayo-Wilson E, Yakoob MY, Bhuta ZA. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 12.
For more information:
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem all around the world, affecting more than 100 countries [1]. A lack of vitamin A weakens the immune system, putting a child at greater risk of disease and early death; and it is also the leading cause of preventable child blindness. The solution for correcting vitamin A deficiency lies in improving the child’s diet – through increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods, naturally rich or commercially fortified foods such as processed oils or sugar.
In countries where this remains a public health problem, and while food-based solutions are gradually being implemented and scaled-up to reach those populations, giving children 6 to 59 months of age two doses of vitamin A per year can impact a child’s health. Specifically, the range of impact on deaths averted can range from a lower bound cause-specific effect size of 28% (diarrheal deaths averted) to an upper bound of 12%-24% all-cause mortality reduction [2].
Nutrition International is committed to supporting vitamin A supplement (VAS) programs for children 6 to 59 months of age in settings where VAD is a public health problem, as one of the most cost-effective ways to improve child survival.
The main aims of NI’s VAS program in India are to:
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Government of India, UNICEF and the Department of Health and Family Welfare of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh. Progress is being achieved on a national scale and on a sub-national scale in the three states mentioned above. NI support to India’s VAS program began in 1999 and is ongoing.
","[1] WHO. (2013). Micronutrient deficiencies. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/
[2] Imdad A, Herzer, K, Mayo-Wilson E, Yakoob MY, Bhuta ZA. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 12.
For more information:
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem all around the world, affecting more than 100 countries [1]. A lack of vitamin A weakens the immune system, putting a child at greater risk of disease and early death; and it is also the leading cause of preventable child blindness. The solution for correcting vitamin A deficiency lies in improving the child’s diet – through increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods, naturally rich or commercially fortified foods such as processed oils or sugar.
In countries where this remains a public health problem, and while food-based solutions are gradually being implemented and scaled-up to reach those populations, giving children 6 to 59 months of age two doses of vitamin A per year can impact a child’s health. Specifically, the range of impact on deaths averted can range from a lower bound cause-specific effect size of 28% (diarrheal deaths averted) to an upper bound of 12%-24% all-cause mortality reduction [2].
Nutrition International is committed to supporting vitamin A supplement (VAS) programs for children 6 to 59 months of age in settings where VAD is a public health problem, as one of the most cost-effective ways to improve child survival.
The main aims of NI’s VAS program in Bangladesh are to:
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Institute of Public Health and Nutrition, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Government of Bangladesh and the VAS Technical Working Group. Progress is being achieved nationally through technical assistance and financial support and sub-nationally by supporting 240 hard-to-reach unions of 46 upazillas in the 12 districts of Jamalpur, Kishorgonj, Netrokona, Sirajgonj, Gaibandha, Satkhira, Noakhali, Barisal, Barguna, Patuakhali, Sylhet and Sunamgonj. NI support to Bangladesh’s VAS program began in 1999 and is ongoing.
","[1] WHO. (2013). Micronutrient deficiencies. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/
[2] Imdad A, Herzer, K, Mayo-Wilson E, Yakoob MY, Bhuta ZA. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 12.
For more information:
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem all around the world, affecting more than 100 countries [1]. A lack of vitamin A weakens the immune system, putting a child at greater risk of disease and early death; and it is also the leading cause of preventable child blindness. The solution for correcting vitamin A deficiency lies in improving the child’s diet – through increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods, naturally rich or commercially fortified foods such as processed oils or sugar.
In countries where this remains a public health problem, and while food-based solutions are gradually being implemented and scaled-up to reach those populations, giving children 6 to 59 months of age two doses of vitamin A per year can impact a child’s health. Specifically, the range of impact on deaths averted can range from a lower bound cause-specific effect size of 28% (diarrheal deaths averted) to an upper bound of 12%-24% all-cause mortality reduction [2].
Nutrition International is committed to supporting vitamin A supplement (VAS) programs for children 6 to 59 months of age in settings where VAD is a public health problem, as one of the most cost-effective ways to improve child survival.
The main aims of Nutrition International (NI)’s VAS program in Kenya are to:
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health Division of Family Health, the VAS Technical Working Group which includes the MOH and VAS stakeholders including NI and UNICEF. This work is being completed on a national level and on a sub-national level by providing targeted support to 25 counties, selected for their recurrent low VAS coverage. NI support to Kenya's VAS program began in 1999 and is ongoing.
","[1] WHO. (2013). Micronutrient deficiencies. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/
[2] Imdad A, Herzer, K, Mayo-Wilson E, Yakoob MY, Bhuta ZA. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 12.
For more information:
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem all around the world, affecting more than 100 countries [1]. A lack of vitamin A weakens the immune system, putting a child at greater risk of disease and early death; and it is also the leading cause of preventable child blindness. The solution for correcting vitamin A deficiency lies in improving the child’s diet – through increased consumption of vitamin A-rich foods, naturally rich or commercially fortified foods such as processed oils or sugar.
In countries where this remains a public health problem, and while food-based solutions are gradually being implemented and scaled-up to reach those populations, giving children 6 to 59 months of age two doses of vitamin A per year can impact a child’s health. Specifically, the range of impact on deaths averted can range from a lower bound cause-specific effect size of 28% (diarrheal deaths averted) to an upper bound of 12%-24% all-cause mortality reduction [2].
Nutrition International is committed to supporting vitamin A supplement (VAS) programs for children 6 to 59 months of age in settings where VAD is a public health problem, as one of the most cost-effective ways to improve child survival.
The main aims of Nutrition International’s VAS program in Ethiopia are to:
NI's work is in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health/Regional Health Bureaus, the VAS Technical Working Group (the MOH and VAS stakeholders including NI and UNICEF). Progress is being achieved on a national level and on a sub-national level by supporting 460 woredas of the agrarian and urban regions and in 30 select woredas across the pastoralist regions of Benshangul/Gumaz, Afar, Somali and Gambella regions. NI support to Ethiopia VAS program began in the early 2000’s and is ongoing.
","[1] WHO. (2013). Micronutrient deficiencies. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/
[2] Imdad A, Herzer, K, Mayo-Wilson E, Yakoob MY, Bhuta ZA. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from 6 months to 5 years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 12.
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.
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.
NI’s approach to IYCN in Kenya is to support the Ministry of Health in rolling out the Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) Implementation Package in 16 counties to support caregivers and their influencers on maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding. Point of use fortification, or MNPs, have been introduced in a smaller number of sub-counties to improve the quality of complementary foods for children 6-23 months of age. NI’s IYCN program focuses on strengthening the community health program through the capacity building of Community health volunteers and improving the reporting system.
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health – National Dietetics Unit, the Kenya Red Cross Society, the Center for Behaviour Change and Communication and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). This program is being implemented nationally and sub-nationally in the counties of: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru , Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori and Narok. NI support to IYCN in Kenya 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:
Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) Implementation Package
","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","English" "26192","Nutrition International - Infant and Young Child Nutrition - Kenya","English","National","","KEN","Kenya","Kenya","","","","","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 Kenya is to support the Ministry of Health in rolling out the Baby Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) Implementation Package in 16 counties to support caregivers and their influencers on maternal nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding. Point of use fortification, or MNPs, have been introduced in a smaller number of sub-counties to improve the quality of complementary foods for children 6-23 months of age. NI’s IYCN program focuses on strengthening the community health program through the capacity building of Community health volunteers and improving the reporting system.
These activities are being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Health – National Dietetics Unit, the Kenya Red Cross Society, the Center for Behaviour Change and Communication and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). This program is being implemented nationally and sub-nationally in the counties of: Bomet, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Nakuru , Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Vihiga, Kisumu, Homabay, Kilifi, Migori and Narok. NI support to IYCN in Kenya 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:
These media campaigns to reduce salt/sodium intake was reported to the NCD country capacity survey (NCD CCS)
","https://extranet.who.int/ncdccs/documents/Db|https://www.who.int/teams/ncds/surveillance/monitoring-capacity/ncdccs
","","","","Ministry of Health; General Directorate of Prevention and Health Promotion","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","77543","","Media promotion of healthy nutrition","","","","","","","","","These media campaigns to reduce salt/sodium intake was reported to the NCD document repository.
","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","" "77542","NCD country capacity survey: Country implementation of public awareness programme (q25) as part of salt/sodium reduction","Arabic","National","","DZA","Algeria","Algeria","","","01-2021","","These media campaigns to reduce salt/sodium intake was reported to the NCD country capacity survey (NCD CCS)
","https://extranet.who.int/ncdccs/documents/Db|https://www.who.int/teams/ncds/surveillance/monitoring-capacity/ncdccs
","","","","Ministry of Health; General Directorate of Prevention and Health Promotion","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","","107900","","Media promotion of healthy nutrition","","","","","","","","","These media campaigns to reduce salt/sodium intake was reported to the NCD country capacity survey (NCD CCS)
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