Micronutrient deficiency is widespread in Kazakhstan among women and children. In 2016, a cross-sectional survey was conducted to update coverage figures of foods fortified according to the national standards and estimate the potential contribution of fortified foods to the micronutrient intake among children under five and women of reproductive age in Kazakhstan.
In Kenya, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is implementing a project to reduce anaemia, iron deficiency and vitamin A deficiency through improved infant and young child feeding practices and MNP intake by integrating distribution of MNP in different existing platforms including: government health facilities and commercial distribution.
The purpose of the survey was to assess the household coverage and potential contribution of fortified foods to the micronutrient intake among women of reproductive age in two states: Kano and Lagos.
The aim of the survey was to provide data on household coverage and consumption of fortifiable and fortified foods among children and women of reproductive age, and availability and quality of fortified foods from markets in Pakistan.
The purpose of the survey was to assess the household coverage and potential contribution of fortified foods to the micronutrient intake among women of reproductive age in two South African provinces: Gauteng and Eastern Cape.
The purpose of the survey was to assess the household coverage and potential contribution of fortified foods to the micronutrient intake among women of reproductive age in Tanzania.
The purpose of the survey was to assess the household coverage and potential contribution of fortified foods to the micronutrient intake among women of reproductive age in Uganda.
This report presents the results of that assessment and proposes a Consumption Monitoring and Surveillance Framework consisting of the various processes, phases, components, and domains that provide an enabling environment for this to happen.
The study analysed multiple program design options covering operational complexities, premix supply, the roles of private and public sectors, branding, marketing and advocacy, cost to consumer and quality assurance. This report presents the results of the various options evaluation and key conclusions drawn from the assessment.
This report analyses the cost of fortification of wheat flour in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan, using both Afghan and regional harmonized standards; assesses its impact on market prices of wheat flour for a sustainable fortification program in Afghanistan; and makes recommendations on policy and pricing strategies for domestic and cross-border trade.
