Field Stories July 29, 2021 Protecting breastfeeding for working moms We take a look at what it takes to protect a working mom’s ability to exclusively breastfeed in Kenya.
Field Stories July 29, 2021 Lady health workers are a key link to successful breastfeeding in Pakistan For World Breastfeeding Week, we’re celebrating front line health workers in Pakistan who combat misconceptions, create awareness and provide skilled breastfeeding support to rural communities.
Field Stories June 23, 2021 Behaviour change communications increase vitamin A uptake during COVID-19 In December 2020, Katsina, Nigeria recorded an increase in VAS coverage from 18% in 2019 to 80%. Find out how.
Field Stories June 16, 2021 Fathers help increase vitamin A coverage in Tanzania A sensitization campaign to overcome male stereotypes and boost vitamin A coverage for children aged 6 to 59 months is seeing results.
Field Stories May 27, 2021 Periods shouldn’t stop girls from reaching their full potential A holistic approach to adolescent health and nutrition must include menstrual hygiene management. Spoiler alert: It involves boys too.
Field Stories May 5, 2021 Mothers tap into the power of peer support Mother-to-mother support groups in villages across the Philippines are providing a space for new moms to share and learn. Read more about the impact of the Barangay First 1,000-Day program.
Field Stories April 26, 2021 Nutrition International helped turn food fortification regulations into reality in Pakistan Key stakeholders share their experience working with Nutrition International to realize widespread fortification of edible oil with vitamin A and D in Pakistan. Here's what they had to say.
Field Stories April 12, 2021 A maternal health worker in Bangladesh navigates COVID-19 protocols Despite the additional challenges of COVID-19, this community health worker is continuing to support maternal health in her community.
Field Stories March 31, 2021 Communities support adolescent health amid COVID-19 school closures When schools closed, anaemia prevention for adolescent girls was jeopardized. The need for iron and folic acid supplements can’t wait for the pandemic to pass.
Field Stories March 19, 2021 Zinc plus healthy hygiene practices reduces mortality from waterborne diseases By providing timely treatment and spreading prevention education, a health worker is stopping the spread of waterborne diseases.