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May 10, 2020

Barriers and enablers for iron folic acid (IFA) supplementation in pregnant women

This paper reviews and summarizes the barriers and enablers for improved coverage and utilization of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements by pregnant women in 7 countries in Africa and Asia.

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May 10, 2020

Association of serum selenium with thyroxin in severely iodine-deficient young children from the Amhara region of Ethiopia

This study investigated the association of serum selenium levels of severely iodine-deficient children (54-60 months) from the Amhara region of Ethiopia.

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May 10, 2020

Assessment of Caregiver’s Knowledge, Complementary Feeding Practices, and Adequacy of Nutrient Intake from Homemade Foods for Children of 6–23 Months in Food Insecure Woredas of Wolayita Zone, Ethiopia

The aim of this study was to assess caregiver’s complementary feeding knowledge, feeding practices, and to evaluate adequacy of daily intakes from homemade complementary foods for children.

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May 10, 2020

Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers

Authors conducted a study to assess aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers.

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May 10, 2020

Applying international guidelines for calcium supplementation to prevent pre-eclampsia: simulation of recommended dosages suggests risk of excess intake in Ethiopia

The purpose of this simulation was to study the impact of calcium supplementation during pregnancy to prevent pre-eclampsia.

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May 10, 2020

A simplified regimen compared with WHO guidelines decreases antenatal calcium supplement intake for prevention of preeclampsia in a cluster-randomized noninferiority trial in Rural Kenya

This study aimed to test whether a simplified supplementation regimen would improve adherence to antenatal calcium supplements in women in rural Kenya.

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Field Stories

April 21, 2020

Midwife in Nigeria uses nutrition knowledge to help women have safer, healthier pregnancies

Rita Momoh is a nurse-midwife at a hospital in Abuja, Nigeria. With 15 years of experience and two children of her own, she understands the struggles facing pregnant women in the country.

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April 14, 2020

Tanzania

Guided by the country’s National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan, we work with government to improve the health and nutrition of the population, particularly women, adolescent girls and children.

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April 14, 2020

Senegal & Sahel

We work with government and partners in Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to improve the lives of women and children through research, policy formulation and integrated nutrition programming.

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April 14, 2020

Nigeria

Along with our partners, we support the government to ensure lifesaving and life-enhancing nutrition programming is available and accessible for those who need it most.

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