Platform for African – European Partnership in Agricultural Research for Development

Monday, January 27, 2025

Current Knowledge on Micronutrient Supplementation: Policies, Practices, and Impacts


28 January 2025.12:00 CET Current Knowledge on Micronutrient Supplementation: Policies, Practices, and Impacts
by: Nutrition Research Facility (NRF), Agrinatura

Micronutrient deficiencies remain a persistent challenge, especially among pregnant women, posing risks to pregnancy outcomes and child development. This webinar will highlight the critical importance of micronutrient supplementation offering insights into global policies, evidence-based practices, and findings from recent research. Regarding the long-term effects of multiple micronutrient supplementation on child cognitive development, a recent systematic review by the NRF concludes that evidence is still lacking.
  • Opening Remarks by Fadoi Chaouki – Programme Manager, Nutrition, European Commission (DG INTPA, Unit F3)
  • Presentations by Filomena Gomes and Mihaela Ciulei Kissell (Micronutrient Forum)
  • Insights from Souheila Abbeddou (NRF, Ghent University)
  • Facilitation by Carl Lachat (NRF, Ghent University)

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