Food fortification with micronutrients in the Central Asian Republics, Afghanistan, Pakistan

The program has an emphasis on improving fortification processes, regulations and monitoring in the region, in particular for flour exports from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan and edible oil exports from Pakistan to Afghanistan. 

Fortification Assessment Coverage Toolkit (FACT) survey in Kazakhstan, 2016

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.

Report on analysis of economic losses due to iron and folic acid deficiencies in Kazakhstan

Micronutrient malnutrition is a major public health problem in Kazakhstan. This Cost Benefit Analysis study looked at the cost-effectiveness of a single intervention, wheat flour fortification, in addressing micronutrient malnutrition.

Fortification Assessment Coverage Toolkit (FACT) survey in Kazakhstan

The 2016 Kazakhstan Fortification Assessment Coverage Toolkit (FACT) survey is a cross-sectional survey that is nationally representative and representative of urban and rural areas. The results provide evidence of programme performance, identify programme barriers, and estimate potential for impact.

Fortify Our Future

03 April 2017 - 04 April 2017  Almaty, Kazakhstan

The Government of Kazakhstan, USAID, and GAIN co-hosted the first Central Asia regional summit on micronutrient fortification, "Fortify our Future: Regional summit for improving the health of women and children through flour fortification" from 3-4 April in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

How food fortification is improving people’s health in Central Asia

GAIN has been working on food fortification programs within Central Asia for a number of years. In 2013, GAIN launched the USAID-funded Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia Republics Regional Fortification Initiative, which aims to build capacity for food fortification with essential vitamins and minerals in order to improve micronutrient intakes across the region.