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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.

May 10, 2020

Advancing Neural Tube Defect Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries through Improved Folate Status in Women of Reproductive Age- Proceedings from the Technical Consultation: Folate Status in Women and Neural Tube Defect Prevention

This document is a summary of findings and recommendations from the technical consultation entitled: “Folate Status in Women and Neural Tube Defect Prevention”.

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.

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.

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

March 30, 2020

Community health champion Rekhaben Zampada is changing and saving lives in rural India

Rekhaben is an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), a trained health educator and promoter deployed by the Government of Gujarat’s Department of Health and Family Welfare.

News

March 25, 2020

Canadian MPs see impact of Nutrition International's work in Tanzania

Canadian members of Parliament Marwan Tabbara and Lianne Rood travelled to Tanzania in January to see the impact of Canadian-funded projects in the country.

News

March 18, 2020

Members of parliament from the UK see impact of nutrition projects in Kenya

News

March 17, 2020

Kangaroo Mother Care has profound benefits for both mothers and infants: implementation is ramping up in Cameroon

News

March 12, 2020

Nutrition International releases key results from nutrition programs in Ethiopia

The results of Nutrition International’s programs in Ethiopia for the 2017-2018 year were presented at a dissemination and consultative workshop on March 12 in Addis Ababa.

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

Advancing Neural Tube Defect Prevention in Low- and Middle-Income Countries through Improved Folate Status in Women of Reproductive Age- Proceedings from the Technical Consultation: Folate Status in Women and Neural Tube Defect Prevention

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

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

County health official's efforts lead to increased resources and budget for nutrition

Community health champion Rekhaben Zampada is changing and saving lives in rural India

Canadian MPs see impact of Nutrition International's work in Tanzania

Members of parliament from the UK see impact of nutrition projects in Kenya

Kangaroo Mother Care has profound benefits for both mothers and infants: implementation is ramping up in Cameroon

Nutrition International releases key results from nutrition programs in Ethiopia