All All http://www.micronutrient.org/english 240 2015 en-ca Tue, 26 May 2015 13:20:07 EST Twitter Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:40:53 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=677The Micronutrient Initiative is on Twitter! Connect with us on Twitter as we share the latest information about our work, as well as engage in conversations about micronutrients, nutrition, global health, new programs and innovations and hidden hunge Changing Lives by Awarding the Punjab’s Best Iodized Salt Processors Thu, 4 Dec 2014 14:32:50 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=743 Answering the Call for Chispitas Thu, 4 Dec 2014 14:31:26 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=745 District administrators’ innovativeness channels efforts to reduce adolescent anaemia Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:39:42 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=834 A World Hungry for Nourishment: An opinion piece by MI President Venkatesh Mannar on World Food Day Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:41:08 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=42 Dr. Marion Roche: Thinking Inside the Box to Save Children’s Lives Wed, 28 May 2014 09:46:13 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=837 Indo-Canadian Ottawa Business Chamber Honours New Order of Canada Appointee Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:31:19 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=846 he Micronutrient Initiative, Government of Canada and Teck Launch New Initiative with Ethiopia Ministry of Health to Save Chi Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:37:23 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=848 Indo-Canadian Ottawa Business Chamber Honours New Order of Canada Appointee Wed, 6 Feb 2013 23:45:25 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=85 Micronutrient Initiative President Venkatesh Mannar appointed to the Order of Canada Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:24:40 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=84 MI Partners with Umicore to Scale-Up Zinc and Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Programme in Uttar Pradesh Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:34:34 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=83 MI Pledges to Eliminate Child Diarrhoeal Deaths in Nigeria Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:48:14 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=80 Government of Kenya and Partners Announce an Innovative Program to Improve Mother and Newborn Health Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:47:10 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=82 Micronutrient Initiative’s Marion Roche named as a Grand Challenges Canada Star in Global Health Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:09:57 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=81 Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition Project: Nurturing Pregnant Women and their Babies in Afar Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:41:54 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=833 MI Participates in ECOWAS Nutrition Forum Wed, 7 Nov 2012 15:38:28 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=79 Let’s build on our success for mothers and children in developing countries Mon, 5 Nov 2012 11:56:15 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=77 MI President Addresses Global Nutrition Leaders at UN General Assembly Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:59:03 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=76 A Night of Inspiration: Canadians Deliver on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:11:07 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=78 Micronutrients and Global Child Survival: MI and the Aga Khan Foundation Canada Host Panel Discussion Led by Dr. Robert Black Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:01:16 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=75 Micronutrient Initiative and Partners in Academia Explore Options for Addressing Iron Deficiency and Anemia among Young Children in Malaria-Endemic Areas Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:20:32 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=74 Canada Takes Leadership Role in Action for Nutrition Fri, 6 Jul 2012 16:55:08 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=67 Sparking the Next Revolution in Child Survival: NGO and Mining Sector Unite to End Child Deaths from Diarrhea Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:43:59 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=73 ZACH Partners Sign Declaration and Allocate $15 Million to Scale-Up Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:22:50 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=72 Micronutrient Initiative President to Speak at the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference Tue, 29 May 2012 16:10:03 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=71 The Micronutrient Initiative, Government of Canada and Teck Launch New Initiative with Senegal Ministry of Health to Save Children’s Lives Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:08 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=70 In Haiti, the Micronutrient Initiative Adds Life-saving Vitamin A to Immunization Campaign Wed, 9 May 2012 10:07:15 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=69 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:44:50 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=66 Zinc Identified as Priority Life-Saving Commodity by UN: Micronutrient Initiative Welcomes High-Level Commitment to Ending Deaths from Diarrhoea Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:18:25 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=65 Iodine Nutrition: Much Progress but More to Do Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:48:50 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=64 Laxmi Salt: Adding Wisdom to a Simple Staple Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:33:58 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=783 Zinc pilot program in Guatemala ready for scale up Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:04:02 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=689 Reaching the Hard-to-Reach in Bangladesh with Vitamin A Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:55:38 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=784 Transitioning Health Care Delivery in Ethiopia Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:02:32 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=785 Micronutrient Initiative Announces New Board of Directors Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:05:08 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=58 Vitamin A supplementation during Child Health Days in Senegal: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:54:22 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=715In May 2010, the Micronutrient Initiative joined a group of health workers in Senegal as they fanned out across the region to deliver a package of life-saving interventions, including deworming tablets, polio vaccines, and vitamin A supplements provi Multi-level Advocacy Leads to Huge Breakthroughs in Salt Iodization in Ethiopia Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:52:12 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=768 Ottawa Kids Learn How Canada’s Global Nutrition Work Grows Healthy Brains at International Development Week Event Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:04:57 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=63 Micronutrient Initiative and Government of Bihar Collaborate to Address Childhood Diarrhoea in the State Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:18:57 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=62 Raising Pakistan’s I.Q with iodized salt Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:53:15 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=732 Micronutrient Initiative and Partners Call for Better Coordination between Salt Reduction and Salt Iodization Communities Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:30:49 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=60 Child Health Weeks in Haiti: Bringing essential health services to Haiti’s vulnerable populations Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:23:54 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=759 Micronutrient Initiative and Government of Bangladesh Collaborate for Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being of Their Populations Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:25:10 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=59 Micronutrient Initiative Welcomes the Launch of Double Fortified Salt in Bangladesh Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:59:21 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=57 Micronutrient Initiative Receives High-Level Support For Expanded African Programming Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:19:48 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=56 Micronutrient Initiative and World Food Programme Sign New Strategic Initiative Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:37:34 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=55 Micronutrient Initiative Unites with Global Partners to Scale Up Nutrition Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:26:23 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=54 Micronutrient Initiative Welcomes New Analysis of Benefits of Vitamin A Supplementation Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:19:27 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=50 Strengthening the Salt industry in Bangladesh: MI and BSCIC Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:21:34 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=762 Micronutrient Initiative Supports Mandatory Flour Fortification in Nepal to Improve Health of the Most Vulnerable Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:54:05 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=49 Pakistan: Flour Fortification in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Improves Maternal Health Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:07:57 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=708 MI welcomes new WHO e-library on nutrition and guidelines on micronutrient supplementation, home fortification and fortification Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:51:25 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=48 Micronutrient Initiative President Venkatesh Mannar wins Tech Award in Health for Double Fortified Salt Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:17:58 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=44 Former President elects to fight childhood malnutrition in West Africa Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:51:46 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=758 Government of Canada, Teck and Micronutrient Initiative announce partnership to implement lifesaving zinc treatment programs Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:23:09 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=752 GIS Improving Health and Lives in Pakistan by Monitoring Iodized Salt Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:31:02 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=748 New iodized salt study rich in findings Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:44:19 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=47 World Bank Releases E-Book version of Rethinking School Health and Widget Thu, 12 May 2011 11:40:59 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=46 Micronutrient Initiative President Venkatesh Mannar Receives Distinguished Alumnus Citation from IIT Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:29:35 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=740 Child Health Weeks in Haiti Overcome Obstacles to Save Lives Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:18:22 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=736 Women More Vulnerable To Micronutrient Deficiencies During Economic Crises Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:18:29 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=45 Food Fortification in Senegal Can Increase Micronutrient Levels Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:41:35 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=734 The Micronutrient Initiative in Afghanistan: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:49:18 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=733 Vitamin A Supplementation for Newborns Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:42:08 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=728 Setting the Stage for Zinc Treatment in Nigeria Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:04:42 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=726 Government of Canada announces $75 million for Micronutrient Initiative to improve maternal and child health through nutrition programming Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:25:01 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=43 Combining the right technology and revolving funds to build and sustain salt iodization in Senegal Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:52:23 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=720 Micronutrient Initiative Endorses and Calls for Action on Scaling Up Nutrition Road Map Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:38:48 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=40 Double Fortified Salt: Smartening and strengthening a school lunch Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:32:38 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=710 Micronutrient Initiative President Named Tech Awards Laureate for Creation of Double Fortified Salt Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:20:42 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=41 Best Practices Papers on Supplementation and Fortification Released Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:47:13 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=11The Micronutrient Initiative co-authors best practices papers on micronutrient supplementation and fortification for Copenhagen Consensus conference. Reaching children in emergencies with lifesaving vitamin A in Afghanistan Tue, 3 Aug 2010 14:10:15 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=706 Using zinc to save children’s lives in an emergency setting in India Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:22:31 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=690 Nutrition Investment Will Save and Improve Lives Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:25:30 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=704 Investing in Kenya's Future: A united call to action on vitamin and mineral deficiencies Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:40:45 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=5New report shows micronutrients are best low-cost solutions to improved health in Kenya. MI congratulates Dr. Levente Diósady on receiving the Engineers Institute of Canada’s K.Y. Lo Medal Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:56:35 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=39 Investing in Senegal's Future: A United Call To Action On Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:54:33 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=37 MI endorses call for support for appropriate infant and young child feeding in Haiti Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:06:21 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=36The Micronutrient Initiative is supporting the efforts of UNICEF, the WHO, the World Food Programme and the Pan American health Organization in their call for support for appropriate infant and young child feeding in Haiti. Message about Haiti Earthquake Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:27:37 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=35Venkatesh Mannar expresses his deep concern on behalf of all staff at the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) on the devastating situation in Haiti and for the agencies the organization works with there. Annual Report for 2008-2009 Released Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:27:07 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=32The Micronutrient Initiative´s 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available online in English and French. Micronutrient Initiative receives renewed Canadian support to expand live-saving and life-enhancing programs Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:26:44 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=21The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) has received a $150 million boost to its programming from the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Micronutrient Initiative Indonesia Partners in Launching USI-IDD Program for Improved Child Development Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:26:17 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=34The Micronutrient Initiative (MI), is pleased to announce the successful launch of the Lombok USI-IDD Program in Indonesia. This collaborative program between MI, UNICEF and West Nusa Tenggara Province government aims to accelerate the achievement of Investing In The Future Of Bangladesh: A United Call To Action On Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:25:46 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=33New Report Shows Micronutrients are Best Low-Cost Solutions to Improved Health in Bangladesh. Canadian investment in vitamin A leads to reduction in global child deaths, Further investment in zinc could increase impact Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:24:53 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=7Through its leadership in providing vitamin A supplementation to children around the world, Canadians have played an important role in contributing to a significant decline in child deaths worldwide, says Micronutrient Initiative (MI) President Venka Micronutrient Initiative Partners for Improved Child Survival Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:24:00 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=6The Micronutrient Initiative (MI), is pleased to announce the successful launch of a book that offers guidance for vitamin A supplementation program management to health staff in Indonesia. New Report - Solutions in a Pinch Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:23:24 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=10The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) releases a report on its Double Fortified Salt strategy which addresses iron and iodine deficiencies in the most vulnerable populations. Micronutrient Initiative Recognizes CIDA and Minister Oda for Continued Commitment in Helping to Save and Improve the Lives of Women and Children in Developing Countries Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:22:52 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=13The Micronutrient Initiative recognizes CIDA and Minister Oda for continued commitment in helping to save and improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. Highlights from the 2009 Micronutrient Forum Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:22:27 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=12Highlights from the 2009 Micronutrient Forum in Beijing, China. Global Aid Agencies Call for Greater Investment in Lifesaving Vitamins and Minerals Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:22:07 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=14New report shows that micronutrients are best low-cost solution to improved health in developing world. Ethiopian Officials Visit Senegal to Share Experiences in Iodizing Salt Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:21:41 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=15Ethiopian officials visit Senegal to share experiences in iodizing salt. Salt Iodization in Ethiopia Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:20:26 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=16New partnerships give children a brighter future. Micronutrient Initiative Partners to Support Innovative Ideas that Deliver Improved Nutrition Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:19:49 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=17A regional competition inviting proposals from all South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) under the theme: “Family and Community Approaches to Improve Infant and Young Child Nutriti MI Renews its Commitment to Support Micronutrient Programming in Nepal Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:18:43 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=19The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) and Social Welfare Council (SWC) of Nepal signed a second 3-year project agreement on February 12, 2009 to continue MI´s support for implementation of the Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency Control Program (VMDCP) in Nep MI President interviewed by CBC's The Sunday Edition Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:17:33 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=29MI President Venkatesh Mannar was interviewed by CBC's The Sunday Edition about the health benefits of iodized salt. Dibocor's Salt documentary released Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:16:12 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=20A new documentary film about MI's small-scale salt iodization projects in Senegal is now available for viewing. Micronutrient Initiative supports Government of Bangladesh’s efforts at creating an industrial database for sustainable development Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:14:58 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=18The Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorder (CIDD) project of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) and the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) has developed a GIS Based Salt Industries Information System website with the technical MI programs featured in NY Times article by Nicholas Kristof Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:14:10 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=28MI programs featured in New York Times article by Nicholas Kristof. MI's Vitamin A program featured in Red Deer Advocate Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:13:34 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=30MI's Vitamin A program was recently featured in the Red Deer Advocate. Canada’s Micronutrient Initiative Celebrates 5 Billionth Vitamin A Capsule Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:13:14 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=22Canadian leadership has saved millions of children´s lives. Canada’s Micronutrient Initiative Leads Effort to End Malnutrition in Bolivia Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:12:30 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=24Canadian-made Solution to Hidden Hunger Distributed Nationally in Bolivia. MI Partners to push forward the case of Food Fortification in Nepal Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:10:54 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=25The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) was a lead participant at a half-day sensitization programme on Food Fortification held in Kathmandu. The objective of the programme was to sensitize media and consumer groups about the importance of food fortificati MI featured in CBC article on the benefits of micronutrients Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:09:57 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=31MI featured in CBC article on the health and economic benefits of micronutrients. New Study Finds Further Proof that Newborn Vitamin A Supplementation Can Save Young Lives in Bangladesh Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:09:18 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=26The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) was a lead participant at the New Born Vitamin A Supplementation (NBVAS) Seminar in Dhaka today where a study released new evidence that providing low doses of vitamin A to newborns can increase significantly their c MI partners to push forward the case of Universal Salt Iodization (USI) Legislation in Pakistan Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:07:45 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=27The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) has issued a notification putting a ban on the sale of non-iodised salt effective June 18 this year. MI Facilitates Workshop with UNICEF on Universal Salt Iodization (USI) Legislation in Afghanistan Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:06:46 EST http://www.micronutrient.org/english/view.asp?x=656&id=23The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) started the new year in Afghanistan by assisting the Government of Afghanistan on 1 and 2 January 2008 in holding an important stakeholder consultation on universal salt iodization (USI) legislation in the country.