Blog Posts June 5, 2020 The critical role of nutrition in the global battle against COVID-19 I have joined Nutrition International because malnutrition is an urgent issue, it is a social justice issue, it is a gender issue.
Blog Posts May 27, 2020 Fortifying food for a healthier, more resilient future While the immediate threat of COVID-19 is present, the looming nutrition crisis has the potential to cause even more devastation.
Blog Posts May 19, 2020 Delivering nutrition services during COVID-19: how Nutrition International is working to avoid a looming malnutrition crisis Nutrition International is working to find innovative ways to continue to deliver its programs despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Field Stories May 15, 2020 A community healthcare provider protects residents on the frontlines of COVID-19 When Nur Alam was 15 years-old he accompanied an ailing relative to the hospital. It was there he befriended the local doctor who, recognizing his passion and skill.
Blog Posts May 14, 2020 Fortification of staple foods is a critical weapon in the fight against COVID-19 This is a collaborative piece calling on ASEAN governments to take action so staple food and food products fortified with essential micronutrients remain available and accessible during COVID-19.
Blog Posts May 13, 2020 Defending gender equality in nutrition when responding to COVID-19 Each TAN project assignment now comprises a COVID-19 response plan and an updated risk register, which when relevant identify the implications of the crisis on women, girls and vulnerable groups.
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.
Blog Posts April 7, 2020 Ensuring children can continue to access life-saving vitamin A during the COVID-19 pandemic The Global Alliance for Vitamin A provided some guidance as to how governments can continue to distribute vitamin A safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Field Stories April 7, 2020 County health official's efforts lead to increased resources and budget for nutrition Angeline Korir is a dedicated champion for good nutrition − and the people of Nandi County, Kenya have benefitted from her efforts.
Field Stories April 6, 2020 Leading by example: A health worker transforms minds and lives in rural India In Niyamatpur, a village in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, the local Anganwadi, or health centre, is a bustling hub for adolescent girls who don't attend school. This is thanks to Mamta Rani