Nourishing a new generation in Rwanda: Scaling-up the point-of-use fortification programme nationwide

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The nutritional status of children in Rwanda has improved steadily in recent years, with a decline in stunting from 44 per cent in 20101 to 38 per cent in 2014–2015.2 Yet, faster progress is needed to achieve the Government of Rwanda’s target of reducing
stunting to 19 per cent among children under age 5 by 2024.3 Micronutrient deficiencies continue to be a pressing challenge. Anaemia affects 37 per cent of children aged 6–59 months in 2014–2015.2 Inequalities also persist between districts in the country and greater efforts are needed to ensure that all Rwandan children have the same opportunities to grow, develop
and learn.