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The MAM Consultant will lead the design and analysis of the costing of MAM treatment approaches using locally available foods in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will have:
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This document discusses how diversifying livelihoods strategies and risks on- and off-farm as well as in and outside the agriculture sector can contribute to a comprehensive risk management approach. The U.S. Government's Global Food Security Strategy presents an integrated approach to combating the root causes of hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
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Recent research support by USAID Advancing Nutrition indicates at least 1.6 billion preschool children and non-pregnant women have one or more deficiencies; however, the total is likely much higher.
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The 2018 implementation guidance for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) recommends institutionalizing the Ten Steps through nine national responsibilities for universal coverage and sustainability. In the Kyrgyz Republic, the case study explored responsibility, development and implementation of incentives and/or sanctions, and responsibility in Malawi, providing technical assistance (TA).
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Anemia remains a critical and complex global public health challenge with multiple causes—most notably, iron and other nutrient deficiencies, malaria, helminth infestation, non-specific inflammation, and genetic blood disorders. We have traditionally referred to iron deficiency synonymously with anemia. This impairs our ability to address anemia comprehensively because we do not give due importance to its other causes.
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With financial support from USAID through USAID Advancing Nutrition, a group of researchers including the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and the Global Micronutrient Deficiencies Research Group set out to transparently estimate the global and regional prevalence of deficiencies in one or more micronutrients among preschool-age children and non-pregnant women of reproductive age. The research indicates at least 1.6 billion preschool children and non-pregnant women have one or more deficiencies; however, due to lack of data, the total is likely much higher.
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The USAID Nawiri program is a five-year initiative funded by the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance with the overarching goal of sustainably reducing levels of persistent acute malnutrition in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands.
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USAID para el avance de la nutrición refuerza las inversiones en nutrición de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID), proporcionando apoyo y asistencia técnica a las misiones de USAID, a los gobiernos y a los socios a nivel local, regional y nacional para mejorar el estado nutricional y los resultados de salud en todo el mundo. Con oficinas en 12 países y actividades en muchos más, trabajamos en las etapas críticas del ciclo de vida de la nutrición.
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L’USAID en action pour la nutrition renforce les investissements de l’Agence des États Unis pour le développement international (USAID) dans le domaine de la nutrition, en fournissant un soutien et une assistance technique aux Missions de l’USAID, aux gouvernements et aux partenaires aux niveaux local, régional et national, dans le cadre de l’amélioration de l’état nutritionnel et des résultats en matière de santé dans le monde entier. Avec des bureaux dans 12 pays et des activités dans de nombreux autres, nous travaillons à des étapes critiques du cycle de vie de la nutrition.