A Dose of Hope In Kenya, near-universal coverage of iron and folic acid supplementation has been masking a maternal anemia crisis. Vitamin Angels is working with the Makueni County Government to roll out a solution, building a model for Kenya and Africa in the process. The following story is based on an interview with Dr.…

Why Makueni County is the first in Kenya to put Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in the hands of every expectant mother MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA This story is based on an interview with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior, Governor of Makueni County. In meeting after meeting on maternal nutrition, the same proud statistic kept reaching Governor Mutula Kilonzo…

A Proven Solution for Maternal Nutrition Anemia is a public health challenge in Cambodia, affecting an estimated 41% of pregnant women.¹ Recognizing this, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking important steps to strengthen its national antenatal care platform by preparing for a possible transition from iron and folic acid (IFA) to UNIMMAP multiple micronutrient…