The supplements are to address the nutrition needs of pregnant women and significantly reduce the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency.
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According to him, the supplements are to address the nutrition needs of pregnant women and significantly reduce the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency. “In Nigeria, Iron Deficiency Anaemia remains the most common micronutrient deficiency, affecting 60 per cent of pregnant women, according to the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey 2018.“These deficiencies not only put women at higher risk of severe health complications during pregnancy but also increase the likelihood of low birth weight, stillbirth and developmental delays in children.
Mr Bako said that the introduction of MMS was part of the federal government’s broader strategy to enhance maternal and child health services.He recalled that in 2021, MMS was incorporated into the National Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Micronutrient Deficiencies, demonstrating the government’s commitment to improving nutrition as an integral component of antenatal care.
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