Alarming: Only 23% of Pregnant Women in Bauchi State Receive Essential Folic Acid Supplements
UNICEF reports only 23% of pregnant women in Bauchi take folic acid supplements, risking maternal health. Learn about this vital initiative.
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UNICEF has raised concerns over the low intake of iron and folic acid supplements among pregnant women in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
According to the 2018 National Demographic Health Information Survey (NDHIS), only 23% of the 381,364 pregnant women in the state receive these critical supplements.
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The UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Philomena Irene, emphasized the importance of this initiative in reducing risks like low birth weight and maternal anemia.
As part of a new scale-up initiative, Bauchi has received 134,280 bottles of multiple micronutrient supplements, with more on the way.
The program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and aims to significantly improve maternal health in the region.
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