Africa - Nutrition International

Field Stories

May 25, 2015

“I am converted”: Birthing access to safer deliveries in Kenya

Irene Omurunga was reluctant to give up her role as a Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) in Mumias West, Kakamega County in Kenya.

Field Stories

May 22, 2015

The mechanics of nutrition in Senegal

It is ten o'clock and the sun already spreads its warm rays over Lac Rose. From the shore, one can hear the clamor of salt harvesters singing at work since sunrise.

Blog Posts

April 6, 2015

Breastmilk is the safest food

Exclusive breastfeeding to the age of six months, with continued breastfeeding to the age of two and beyond, is a child’s first vaccine.

Blog Posts

March 24, 2015

Building bodies and brains in Burkina Faso

I am watching her while she is waiting at the community health centre with her 18- month-old son to get him measured and receive a month supply of multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs).

Field Stories

March 4, 2015

Crowning iodization achievement with Senegal's Queen of Iodized Salt

"They call me the Queen of Iodized Salt," says Marie Diouf as she surveys her salt pond. A salt harvester from Fatick in Senegal, Marie used to harvest salt from a commonly-owned salt flat.

Field Stories

February 20, 2015

Helping mothers on the move in Ethiopia: delivering maternal health programs where needed

The Afar people in northern Ethiopia have lived a pastoral life for centuries, moving their livestock herds and communities as the seasons and weather conditions change.

Field Stories

February 13, 2015

Listening in for good nutrition: Celebrating World Radio Day

World Radio Day is celebrated on February 13 every year and the Micronutrient Initiative knows how important radio is to getting nutrition messages out to families and communities.

Field Stories

October 10, 2014

MI campaign increases uptake of vitamin A supplementation in Ethiopia

Abyot Abebe, a 28-year-old mother of two boys, was always fascinated by a radio spot featuring a group of excited children playing football.

Field Stories

June 2, 2014

Ethiopia: The opportunity to examine the impact of iodized salt

Salt processors in Ethiopia have made great progress in increasing the supply of adequately iodized salt.

Events

May 14, 2014

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“I am converted”: Birthing access to safer deliveries in Kenya

The mechanics of nutrition in Senegal

Breastmilk is the safest food

Building bodies and brains in Burkina Faso

Crowning iodization achievement with Senegal's Queen of Iodized Salt

Helping mothers on the move in Ethiopia: delivering maternal health programs where needed

Listening in for good nutrition: Celebrating World Radio Day

MI campaign increases uptake of vitamin A supplementation in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: The opportunity to examine the impact of iodized salt

MI at the Micronutrient Forum