United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition
Working Group on Micronutrients



 

2006 Report on Activities Related to Micronutrient Deficiencies

Burkina Faso


Total Population (2005): 13,228,000
Children 0-5 years: 2,459,000
Children 0-18 years:
7,176,000

 

 

 

Reporting Organization

Summary of Activities Based on Information Provided

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Helen Keller International
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  • We conducted two main projects addressing micronutrient deficiencies in 2006 : Project supporting vitamin A supplementation  and school health project
  • A fortification project just started end of 2006 with recruitment launch of acquisition process for fortification equipment for two industries in Burkina Faso

Yes

Save the Children
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  • Micronutrient deficiency prevalence assessment and monitoring
  • Supplementation programs
  • Public health interventions

Yes

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