Mothers and babies set to benefit from better nutrition

An infographic showing the burden of Anaemia in women and importance of iron nutrient in their diet. INFOGRAPH |WHO

What you need to know:

  • The five year project, launched in Dodoma on Wednesday last week, is supported by a Canadian-based organisation, Nutrition International. The main implementing partner in Tanzania is AMREF and the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC).
  • Speaking during the launch in Dodoma, the Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ms Ummy Mwalimu said that the initiative is very relevant in contributing to Tanzania’s current national development agenda.