Commitment
Scaling Up IFA Supplementation and Nutrition Counseling for Pregnant Women
Description
The Government of Timor-Leste commits to improving maternal nutrition by expanding Antenatal Care (ANC) coverage to 95% by 2030, ensuring that at least 90% of pregnant women receive IFA supplementation and nutrition counseling. Key interventions include:
- Strengthening ANC services at community health posts, health centers, and referral hospitals.
- Expanding nutrition counseling on dietary diversity and anemia prevention.
- Strengthening community-based ANC outreach programs
GNR assessment
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Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Nutrition care services
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Percent of pregnant women attending at least four ANC visits |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 77% | September 2016 |
| Target | 90% | May 2030 |
