- 01/04/2010
The purpose of this study was to examine the potential of Maisoyforte 6-24, a new fortified, non-instant cereal for infants and young children (IYC), which was proposed by a local Ghanaian company to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) for start-up support.
- 01/03/2013
Although Bangladesh has made important progress over the last two decades in the area of undernutrition, micronutrient malnutrition still poses a significant public health threat. To increase coverage in hard to reach areas and provide a more regularised supply of vitamin A to the general population, the Government of Bangladesh endorsed a national programme to fortify edible oil with vitamin A.
- Online Webinar, Global
The Micronutrient Forum is looking forward to welcoming over 1000 researchers, programme implementers and policy-makers from around the world to its 5th Global Conference 2020 from November 8 – 13 in Bangkok, Thailand.
- 01/01/2019
This program, launched in Afghanistan, aims to increase the availability and access to fortified wheat flour, fortified edible oil and iodised salt by strengthening the regulations and enforcement environment for fortified foods as well as to initiate monitoring of these products at the consumption level.
- 01/01/2011
In the Philippines, the prevalence of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency remained high period of three years. The objectives of this survey were to describe the current infant and child feeding practices and identify major individual, family and community factors that contribute to current breastfeeding practices, as well as to determine growth/nutritional and micronutrient status.
- 01/08/2010
Micronutrient deficiencies, especially iron deficiency anaemia, are a public health problem in Egypt, where the prevalence of anaemia reaches about 40%. As a baseline for the fortification project, a field survey was conducted with the objective of assessing iron deficiency anaemia status, and dietary iron and bread consumption among the Egyptian population.
- 15/01/2014
In 2012, GAIN joined forces with the Kenyan Ministry of Health, to increase the production and distribution of micronutrient powder sachets. This case study describes the approach taken and highlights the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.
- 15/01/2014
This case study describes the approach taken between GAIN and AP Foods to scale up and improve their production of fortified supplementary foods, such as ready-to-cook mixes for common meals, and highlights the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.
- 01/01/2014
In India’s largest state of Rajasthan, a high percentage of children are undernourished and are not consuming the necessary vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. This case study describes project approach taken for producing supplemental food and also highlights the key lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities moving forward.
- 15/01/2014
Many children in Côte d’Ivoire are consuming an inadequate diet that lacks the important vitamins and minerals needed for healthy growth. This case study describes the approach taken to help address the malnutrition issues facing young infants and children and also highlights the key lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities moving forward.