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Moving Mountains: Collaborating to Accelerate Access to Essential Nutrients

May 27, 2024

Photo: Andrzej Kubik / Shutterstock By Shawn Baker, Chief Program Officer, Helen Keller Intl and Saskia Osendarp, Executive Director, Micronutrient Forum The personal cost of micronutrient deficiency It was silent in the packed room and everyone had tears in their eyes when Beza Beshah talked about the loss of her son. Her little boy suffered […]

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A Tribute to a Nutrition Titan: Remembering Dr. Noel W. Solomons

March 26, 2024

By Saskia Osendarp, Executive Director, Micronutrient Forum Today, I write with a heavy heart as the global nutrition community mourns the loss of Dr. Noel W. Solomons, a stalwart figure in the field of micronutrients. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Solomons dedicated his life to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable

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Using Micronutrient Data to Drive Policy Change

October 15, 2023

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Antenatal MMS – One of the Best Bets for Global Development

October 15, 2023

Maternal nutrition plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of communities and nations. However, poor nutrition continues to rob girls and women of their full potential, preventing them from growing, learning, working, and thriving. This harmful cycle starts before birth, continues through childhood, and can be passed on through motherhood.

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From Theory to Practice: The Latest in Program Implementation and Effectiveness at #MNF2023

October 10, 2023

Insights and reflections by Mduduzi Mbuya (Director of Knowledge Leadership, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, GAIN USA) ; and Deanna Olney (Director, Nutrition, Diets, and Health, International Food Policy Research Institute, IFPRI USA); Co-Chairs for Track 3 of the Micronutrient Forum’s 6th Global Conference Program Committee. This post is part of the Exclusive #N4R Previews

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Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Child Malnutrition in Mexico: Investing in Nutrition for a Resilient Future

July 25, 2023

By Mishel Unar-Munguía, Center for Research on Nutrition and Health, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Mexico, and Cecilia Fabrizio, ST4N Program Lead The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Mexico’s economy and food and health systems, leading to increased poverty and food insecurity, and exacerbating an already large burden of maternal and child malnutrition. A warning for

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Introducing the #MNF2023 Program!

May 25, 2023

This post is an introduction to the Exclusive #N4R Previews blog series. In today’s world, where cascading hunger and malnutrition crises are impacting vulnerable communities, the Micronutrient Forum’s 6th Global Conference #MNF2023, Nutrition for Resilience #N4R, couldn’t be more timely and relevant. From climate change to soaring food prices, conflicts, and the aftermath of the

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Unlocking the Power of Micronutrients at #MNF2023

May 24, 2023

Insights and Reflections by Dr. Erick Boy, Chief Nutritionist at HarvestPlus and Micronutrient Forum’s Conference Program Committee, Track 2 Co-Chair. This post is part of the Exclusive #N4R Previews blog series. I’m not one to blog (ever), however, I am particularly eager to share both my thoughts and enthusiasm for the upcoming Micronutrient Forum’s 6th

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Unveiling the Latest in Micronutrient Science and Assessment at #MNF2023

May 24, 2023

Insights and Reflections by Dr. Kyly Whitfield, Associate Professor, Mount Saint Vincent University and Micronutrient Forum’s Conference Program Committee, Track 1 Co-Chair. This post is part of the Exclusive #N4R Previews blog series. As a member of the program committee for the Micronutrient Forum’s 6th Global Conference, I am thrilled to share with you a

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New Study Supports the Use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation in Pregnancy

April 20, 2023

Pregnancy is an exciting time for many women, but it is also a time of increased nutritional needs as the body works to support the growing fetus. Unfortunately, many women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) struggle to meet these needs, leading to micronutrient deficiencies that can have serious consequences for both mother and baby.

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