May 10, 2020 Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers Authors conducted a study to assess aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers.
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 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.
page April 14, 2020 Tanzania Guided by the country’s National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan, we work with government to improve the health and nutrition of the population, particularly women, adolescent girls and children.
page April 14, 2020 Senegal & Sahel We work with government and partners in Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to improve the lives of women and children through research, policy formulation and integrated nutrition programming.
page April 14, 2020 Nigeria Along with our partners, we support the government to ensure lifesaving and life-enhancing nutrition programming is available and accessible for those who need it most.
page April 14, 2020 Kenya We work with national and sub-national governments in the country to support research, policy development and the implementation of low-cost, high-impact interventions.
page April 14, 2020 Ethiopia We work with government and other partners to improve the nutritional status of women, girls and children through affordable and innovative programs and interventions.
page April 14, 2020 Africa We are improving health and survival rates of children, adolescents and women across Africa through proven and effective nutrition programs and interventions.