The government aims to reach all children under-five across Mahe, Karaikal, Puducherry and Yanam districts with evidence-based nutrition interventions with the support provided by Vitamin Angels. The Puducherry Government, with the support of a charity Vitamin Angels India, launched an initiative to prevent malnutrition and child mortality. Chief Minister N Rangasamy kicked off the project…
The need to combat the imminent “nutritional crisis” looming over the country has been emphasised. The Country Director, Vitamin Angels, Dr Francis Ohanyido, drew the attention a one- day programme, Coordination Meeting on Maternal Child Nutrition and Quality Antenatal Nutritional Care (ANC) services held in Ibadan, in conjunction with the Jos-based Christian Health Association of…
Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby. But how is that accomplished for expectant women facing food insecurity or limited access to prenatal vitamins and minerals? Howard Schiffer, the founder of Vitamin Angels explained what he’s trying to do: “We deal with the unmet…