UNICEF Pakistan: Child Nutrition Fund support in Pakistan 2024

How can we better support mothers to secure a healthier future for Tanzania? Maternal nutrition is not just a health issue it is an investment in the next generation. Breastfeeding and proper maternal diets remain powerful tools in the fight against malnutrition. Yet, too many mothers still face barriers in accessing the right support and resources. This is a call to action. The Ministry of health in Tanzania, Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) are leading locally, but the challenge requires all of us. Global partners including UNICEF, World Health Organization, World Food Programme, Save the Children International , Nutrition International are working tirelessly and stronger partnerships can make an even greater impact. 🤝 By uniting government, development organizations, the private sector, and communities, we can empower mothers, reduce malnutrition, and build a healthier Tanzania. The time to act is now. Together, let’s invest in mothers and nurture a stronger future. #MaternalNutrition #CallToAction #PublicHealth #Tanzania #GlobalHealth #breatfeeding #Nutrition

🔊 This week, the Malnutrition Advocacy Fund (MAF) team was on Capitol Hill meeting with Members of Congress to advocate for bold action on maternal and child nutrition. In this video, hear from our CEO, Amit Paley, on why U.S. made Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), a cost-effective and proven prenatal vitamin, can transform maternal health around the world. For the first time ever, Congress is introducing authorizing legislation this week to expand global access to prenatal vitamins. At MAF we’re making sure these essential solutions are supported by Congress and fully funded to reach those who need them most. Follow along as we turn evidence-based advocacy into political action. Together, we can ensure no child dies of hunger. #MMS #NutritionAdvocacy #MaternalHealth

During the NSN Conference in Port Harcourt, I had the privilege of presenting a poster on "Factors Associated with Preconceptual Micronutrient Supplementation Behaviour of Women of Reproductive Age in Selected Areas in Abia State". Our findings revealed a gap that calls for action - 83.4% of WRA were aware of micronutrient supplementation - 87.5% had positive attitude towards MNS - Yet 57.1% had poor knowledge Now, when we tried finding out when they usually take this supplements, we found out that 35.5% took it when they were lacking appetite and 33.0% took it when they are recovering from sickness. It was only 29.2% that took this supplement after menstruation. This highlights a critical gap because there's high level of awareness and also positive attitude towards micronutrient supplementation, but knowledge and proper practice remains low. This calls for urgent, targeted educational interventions! not just raising awareness, but equipping women with the right knowledge to apply it correctly which includes knowing when to take MNS, health implications of micronutrient deficiencies and general benefits of MNS. Strengthening community-based nutrition education and integrating supplementation guidance into primary healthcare could make all the difference in improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes. #MYCN #Nutrition #NSN2025 #Micronutrientsupplemation

💡 Adaptive Evidence in Action: Nutrition Vulnerability Analysis (NVA) I recently attended a webinar by the Global Nutrition Cluster on the Nutrition Vulnerability Analysis (NVA), a tool designed for high-risk, low-access contexts where traditional nutrition assessments (like MUAC) are impossible. 🔍 By applying the UNICEF Conceptual Framework for Malnutrition, the NVA consolidates remote data and expert consensus to assess key drivers like food insecurity, disease, and WASH collapse. The result: a credible, actionable narrative that informs institutional frameworks like the IPC and mobilizes life-saving responses. 📊 Why this matters in practice: The Gaza case study (May 2024) illustrates how the NVA brings hidden crises to light: 93% of children (6–23 months) consumed ≤2 food groups daily 96% of Pregnant & Breastfeeding Women faced the same 85% of parents skipped meals for their children These converging factors pushed the most vulnerable to Extremely Critical levels. Similar applications in Myanmar confirm how the NVA helps coordinate urgent, large-scale responses even when direct data collection is blocked. 🌍 The key lesson: when access is blocked, innovation ensures evidence still drives action. #Nutrition #HumanitarianResponse #FoodSecurity #GlobalHealth #EvidenceBased #ChildNutrition #GazaCrisis #PublicHealth #HumanitarianInnovation

This UNICEF Liberia #evaluation report highlights critical #nutrition issues in #Liberia. 1 in 3 children <5 yrs old are stunted, and micronutrient deficiencies are widespread. The need for comprehensive services, updated policies, and increased funding is urgent. 🗝️ Key Recommendations: - Revise nutrition policies - Expand Direct Nutrition Interventions (DNIs) - Strengthen health systems - Promote community awareness 🔗Read the full #evaluation report: https://lnkd.in/eqCifs4g 👈 #StandUpToStunting Souraya Hassan.H, Dalila Ahamed, Sevara Hamzaeva, Odette Nsabimana, Odette Nsabimana, Mercy Kolok, Ahmad Farid Takkal, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

🥗 Maternal & Child Nutrition in Africa: The Untapped Potential In my last post, I spoke about how maternal and child nutrition is central to nation-building. Let’s take the conversation a step further — this time, focusing on Africa. 📊 The reality check: In West and Central Africa, 56% of pregnant women are anaemic (USAID, 2015). More than 30% of children under 5 are stunted in sub-Saharan Africa (UNICEF, 2023). Rising maternal obesity is fueling complications like gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and neonatal risks. Breastfeeding rates are improving, but formula dependence still deprives many infants of essential protection against infections. 🔎 What this means: Africa is facing a double burden of malnutrition — undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies on one hand, and obesity on the other. Both are driving maternal and child mortality, limiting human capital, and slowing progress towards the SDGs. 💡 Solutions are within reach: Iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy (shown to cut anaemia risk by up to 70%). Fortification of staple foods with iron, vitamin A, and zinc. Exclusive breastfeeding promotion — one of the most cost-effective interventions to reduce under-5 mortality. Adolescent nutrition programs to prepare the next generation of mothers before pregnancy begins. 🌍 The bigger picture: For Africa to fully unlock its demographic dividend, nutrition must move from the margins to the mainstream of public health programming. Without tackling malnutrition, our nations risk building on shaky foundations. 👉 I’d love to hear your perspective: Which nutrition intervention do you think should be prioritized right now in Africa to drive the biggest impact? #MaternalHealth #ChildNutrition #AfricaHealth #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #NationBuilding #SDGs

Research Published in the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐈𝐉𝐂𝐇𝐍), Vol. 14, No. 2 (2025) This cross-sectional study, involving 273 households, reports a 32.9% prevalence of underweight among children aged 6-59 months in Kibuye. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡: ✔️ Child’s age (12-23 months most vulnerable) ✔️ Male sex of the Child ✔️ Low maternal education ✔️ Lack of exclusive breastfeeding ✔️ Unimproved water sources and latrines ✔️ Limited maternal knowledge of balanced diets and the consequences of malnutrition The study underscores the urgent need for targeted nutrition education, improved WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure, and community-based interventions to reduce child undernutrition in Burundi.   𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐎𝐰𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐞 𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐫, 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:  https://lnkd.in/drcBRZ5C #ChildHealth #Nutrition #PublicHealth #Burundi #Research #IJCHN #Underweight

🥛 U.S. Allocates $300M to Sustain WIC Program Amid Shutdown The federal government has approved $300 million to keep the WIC nutrition program running, ensuring support for over 6 million mothers and children nationwide. The move prevents service disruptions as funding delays hit several states. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gndB9q6u #WIC #USGovernment #Nutrition #Shutdown #Alo360

From Awareness to Action: Nutrition for All. On 28-29 September 2025, Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC) delegation visited the R2G Project areas in Khulna and held a Learning Sharing Meeting with the District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC). The visit highlighted how R2G is transforming nutrition governance through active community participation, strong CSO facilitation, and multisectoral collaboration. The importance of establishing sustainable monitoring mechanisms through the BNNC to ensure the effectiveness of the working area. The need for joint participation of both males and females in nutrition sessions was stressed to promote holistic community involvement. The community has strongly emphasised the importance of training, social protection services, and the role of CSOs in enhancing child health outcomes. Together, we are moving closer to a future where every child grows up healthy, nourished, and empowered. #Right2Grow #nutrition4growth #SaveTheChildren

Great news! Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) play a critical role in combating malnutrition, especially in underserved areas facing persistent inequalities in health product supply chains. However, it’s equally important for the recipient countries to develop and implement sustainability plans. For many developing nations such as Tanzania this is not the first time receiving aid for similar interventions. Long term strategies are essential to ensure that these initiatives build lasting resilience rather than create dependency. #GlobalHealth #Nutrition #Sustainability #Tanzania #RUTF