Building upon similar implementation research conducted in Pakistan, Nutrition International is working with the Government of Nigeria, Government of Bauchi State and key stakeholders to introduce MMS as part of ANC in three Local Government Areas in Bauchi State as a means of progressing toward Nigeria’s national health and nutrition goals. This research is critical to exploring solutions to long-standing implementation issues such as adherence and offers an opportunity to guide decision-making and ultimately a path to the scale-up of MMS.
Using a human-centered design (HCD) approach, guided by Program Pathways, the implementation research will identify effective approaches and solutions to improve pregnant women’s adherence to MMS, strengthen the ANC platform and improve gender-based outcomes. The research is based on government priorities, resources, capacity and scalability, and is driven by the voices of women in Nigeria.
- Implement a woman-centered approach that considers the importance of gender dynamics and segmentation to improve adherence to MMS for vulnerable populations
- Build upon existing government ANC programming, initiatives and evidence-based best practices to reach women and their influencers
- Bring together nutrition, public health programming, HCD and implementation research expertise
- Provide ongoing learning and knowledge sharing
