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Review of Programmatic Experiences to Adolescent and Women's Nutritional Needs in Low and Middle Income Countries
Technical Report published by SPRING in
This report reviews the approaches used, practices promoted, and lessons learned by projects designed to improve the nutrition of adolescent girls and WRA in LMICs. It provides information on global programmatic experiences and summarizes inputs, outcomes, and lessons learned from implementers carrying out nutrition programs for WRA. Policy and…
Nutrition of Adolescent Girls and Women of Reproductive Age in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Current Context and Scientific Basis for Moving Forward
Technical Report published by SPRING in
USAID/SPRING and PAHO commissioned this paper to summarize existing information on the current nutritional status of adolescent girls, women of reproductive age and pregnant and lactating women in LMICs, in order to inform key practices (similar to those developed for young children), that characterize the diet and feeding practices for these…
Plan Stratégique de Santé des Adolescents et des Jeunes (2015–2020)
Policy published by Ministry of Health in
This document outlines a strategic plan by the Ministry of Health to address various health and reproductive issues affecting adolescents and children in Burkina Faso. The plan includes specific objectives for improving adolescents and children, as well as indicators for tracking these objectives. Themes include sexual and reproductive health,…
Guineau-Bissau PLANO ESTRATÉGICO DE NUTRIÇÃO 2015-2019
Policy published by Ministeria de Saude Publica, Republica de Guine-Bissau in
This document is the Guineau-Bissau overarching nutrition strategy. The strategy promotes optimal nutrition for children from 6 months to 19 years of age, and advocates for good nutrition practices for children, young people, and adolescents at schools, health centers, and women's literacy centers.
Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Policy, Maharashtra
Policy published by Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra in
This document contains the MIYCN Strategy of Maharashtra, India. Among the strategy's provisions are ensuring that all adolescents have a healthy BMI through education about nutrition, health, and sanitation, and providing adolescents with IFAS to minimize the prevalence of anemia.
Starting from Girls: They Are the Source to Trigger a Change
Occasional Paper published by Save the Children in
This paper focuses on increasing the inclusion of girls in the global debate on nutrition, agriculture, and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses what is overlooked or unknown about girls, their work, and their potential, and suggests possible directions for policymakers.
Global Standards for Quality Health Services for Adolescents: Volume 1: Standards and Criteria
Guideline/Guidance published by WHO in
The WHO/UNAIDS Global Standards for Quality Health Care Services for Adolescents aim to assist policymakers and health service planners in improving the quality of health-care services so that adolescents are able to obtain services to protect and improve their health and well-being. Volume One covers the standards and criteria for delivering…
Global Standards for Quality Health Services for Adolescents: Volume 2: Implementation Guide
Guideline/Guidance published by WHO in
The WHO/UNAIDS Global Standards for Quality Health Care Services for Adolescents aim to assist policymakers and health service planners in improving the quality of health-care services so that adolescents are able to obtain services to protect and improve their health and well-being. Volume Two addresses implementing this standards-driven approach…