-
Dr. Elizabeth Kimani-Murage joins Vitamin Angels’ board of directors
Santa Barbara, CA, USA – Vitamin Angels, a global charity connecting at-risk pregnant women and children to essential vitamins and minerals, today announced the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Kimani-Murage to its board of directors. A public health specialist and researcher based in Kenya, Dr. Kimani-Murage has focused much of her work on finding solutions to childhood nutrition problems in…
-
Living a Life of Service: Spotlight on Dr. Luz Escubil
If improving the health of the children and mothers we serve is why we exist, our field partners and consultants are how we make it happen. Diligently and humbly, they are our boots on the ground. Dr. Luz Escubil, known affectionately by the Vitamin Angels team as Ootty, is our Advisor for programs in the…
-
Mothers’ Nutritional Needs Around the Globe
As an expecting mother’s belly grows during pregnancy, so do her nutritional needs. The phrase “eating for two” has meaning considering the number of nutrients babies rely on in order to grow and develop. But healthy foods and health services are out of reach for millions of mothers worldwide. These deficits often lead to anemia: a…