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Focusing on Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in Pregnancy: Second Edition, 2011

DOI: 10.52439/zxir8723

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Exploratory Efforts to Distribute United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Published in 2011 by Shannon E. King ORCID
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Abstract

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) National Health Development Plan Nutrition Domain 2011–2015 recommended the use of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) for pregnant women. Since 2018, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and over 60 local non-governmental organizations, the Vitamin Angel Alliance has been supporting exploratory efforts to scale up MMS in the DRC. This article presents key lessons learned in introducing MMS in DRC including the value of strong local partnerships, investment in capacity-building among health care providers, and the use of community socialization to increase demand for MMS.