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17 January 2024

A solution for tackling the challenge of malnutrition among pregnant women and children is here in Rwanda

Ngororero District, Rwanda, 17 January 2024 –, the Government of Rwanda, in collaboration with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and UNICEF, launched the Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) programme for pregnant women, to address the pressing issue of malnutrition as a key component of Antenatal Care (A...

Nutrition

The challenge, Children who suffer from malnutrition can experience its effects for life. In the short term, malnutrition results in higher rates of mortality and decreased cognitive, motor and language development. Long-term consequences include an increase in non-communicable diseases, low school performance, an...

01 February 2018

Protocol for management of acute malnutrition in Rwanda

Malnutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children throughout the world – malnourished children are at risk of death or severe impairment of growth and psychological development. This manual is for the treatment of patients with severe acute malnutrition in hospitals and ...

01 December 2017

A child's first 1,000 days in Rwanda

RUTSIRO, Rwanda - Nutrition during pregnancy and in the first years of a child’s life provides the essential building blocks for brain development, healthy growth and a strong immune system. The Government of Rwanda’s “First 1,000 Days” health campaign, supported by UNICEF and funded in part by the Government of t...

01 October 2017

UNICEF nutrition briefs

UNICEF efforts to reduce malnutrition in Rwanda focus on six main interventions: Supporting monthly community growth monitoring and promotion sessions, including cooking demonstrations, to teach caregivers how to prepare a diversified diet from locally available ingredients. Distributing of micronutrient powders, ...