Provide and coordinate the global supply of vitamin A capsules, ensuring at least 150M children a year receive two doses of vitamin A
Description
NI will reach this impact goal by continuing to annually procure vitamin A capsules to 65 countries, based on annual projections of gaps in domestic supply.
NI will also reach this goal by continuing to provide technical and implementation support for Vitamin A delivery across 10 countries in Africa and Asia.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Improved nutrition for women + children
Description
Nutrition International commits to: Prevent at least 4.4 million cases of stunting giving children the right start and increasing the impact of global investments in education, health and economic growth. Prevent at least 60 million cases of anaemia driving global focus and action on a neglected issue that heavily impacts women, adolescent girls and children. Provide and coordinate the global supply of vitamin A capsules, ensuring at least 150M children a year receive two doses of vitamin A
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Childhood stunting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Nutrition care services
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of children who receive two doses of vitamin A |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0 children | 2018 |
| Target | 150,000,000 children |
