project September 10, 2026 NOURISH NOURISH will support governments to accelerate the adoption and scale-up of multiple micronutrient supplementation in eight countries.
Stories August 19, 2026 WATCH: What if fortifying salt could reduce the risk of birth defects? A Canadian-developed innovation meets a real-world public health challenge in Ethiopia, as researchers test the potential of double-fortified salt.
July 8, 2026 Provision of salt at no cost does not affect total discretionary salt intakes among adult females in Ethiopia: Secondary analysis of a community-based intervention trial Ethiopia has near-universal access to iodized salt, and national authorities are considering adding folic acid to iodized salt to address folate insufficiency and neural tube defects.
May 19, 2026 The strategic framework for prevention and management of anaemia in Africa The Strategic Framework proposes evidence-based actions to reduce anaemia in African Union member states and guides national action plans with strong monitoring, evaluation, and accountability.
May 13, 2026 Costs and benefits of replacing preventive antenatal iron and folic acid with multiple micronutrients in 25 low- and middle-income countries
April 30, 2026 Fathers as change agents in Ethiopia: A scalable model for gender-transformative action This case study presents key findings of the father-to-father pilot program in Ethiopia.
Blog Posts March 31, 2026 Ethiopia pioneers double-fortified salt to prevent neural tube defects Ethiopia is introducing double-fortified salt with iodine and folic acid to prevent neural tube defects, a safe solution that could prevent thousands of affected births.
February 17, 2026 Folic acid fortification of iodized salt improves the folate status of nonpregnant adult Ethiopian females and does not impart their iodine status: a community-based, household-randomized, dose-response trial This study shows that double-fortifying iodized salt with folic acid safely improves folate status in adult women without affecting iodine levels.
News February 12, 2026 African Union Nutrition Champion King Letsie III calls on African leaders to prioritize child survival and nutrition His Majesty King Letsie III of the Kingdom of Lesotho urges African leaders to prioritize child survival and nutrition following a high-level field visit to a healthcare facility in Addis Ababa.
News January 16, 2026 Government of Ethiopia, Nutrition International and partners introduce double-fortified salt to reduce neural tube defects in Ethiopia Nutrition International and partners are leading a nationwide effort across Ethiopia to scale up double-fortified salt with iodine and folic acid.
