Commitment

Scale-up Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation across selected 100 local levels

Government / Nepal

October 2025 — December 2030

Description

By 2030, the Ministry of Health and Population commits to the phased scaling up of the Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) Program, targeting pregnant and lactating women (PLW) from underserved and marginalized communities in 100 selected municipalities across the Lumbini, Madhesh, and Karnali provinces. This initiative aims to improve birth outcomes and address micronutrient deficiencies among PLW. The progress of the MMS program will be monitored through the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and reported in the Annual Progress Report of the Department of Health Services (DoHS).

GNR assessment

Verification status
Partially verified
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SMARTness index
High
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Caste
  • Community geography
  • Ethnic group
  • Gender identity
  • Indigenous status
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Policy > Nutrition care services
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator Number of municipalities (across Lumbini, Madhes, and Karnali provinces) with MMS programs
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 0 municipalities December 2024
Target 100 municipalities December 2030

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