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Policy Brief: India – Cost-effectiveness of transitioning from IFA to MMS for Pregnancy

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This brief summarizes the cost-effectiveness of transitioning from iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) for pregnancy, based on Nutrition International's MMS Cost-Benefit Tool.

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