United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition
Working Group on Micronutrients



 

2006 Report on Activities Related to Micronutrient Deficiencies

PDR Lao


Total Population (2005): 5,924,000
Children 0-5 years: 895,000
Children 0-18 years:
2,830,000

 

 

 

Reporting Organization

Summary of Activities Based on Information Provided

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UNICEF
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  • Universal salt iodization
  • Vitamin A supplementation

Yes

WFP Asia
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  • Opening of a new CSB plant – using local raw material, the product is fortified according to WFP’s specifications

No

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