About the Session
Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) can lead to devastating health consequences including higher risks for anemia, blindness, cognitive impairments, poor birth outcomes, infections, and mortality. New data in a forthcoming publication in Lancet Global Health indicates alarming levels of MND across all global contexts. There is an increasing need to ensure that everyone has access to a variety of micronutrient–dense foods. The panel discussion that was held on October 17, 2022 provided a space for discussion and learning about the magnitude of micronutrient malnutrition worldwide and ways to accelerate progress through cost-effective and scalable actions. The discussion was hosted by the Micronutrient Forum and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
Panel discussion speakers included:
- Dr. Mduduzi Mbuya, Director of Knowledge Leadership at GAIN
- Dr. Ty Beal, Research Advisor for Knowledge Leadership at GAIN
- Dr. Saskia Osendarp, Executive Director at the Micronutrient Forum
- Nita Dalmiya, Knowledge, Advocacy, and Partnerships Lead at UNICEF
- Dr. Anabelle Bonvecchio Arenas, Director of Nutrition Policies and Programs at the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico
- Dr. Jonathan Gorstein, Deputy Director of Nutrition at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Dr. Emorn Udomkesmalee, Senior Advisor at the Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University in Thailand
