Commitment

Estimates of the global prevalence of anaemia

Multilateral organisation / Switzerland

March 2026 — April 2028

Description

The World Health Organization (WHO) commits to improving the prevention, diagnosis and management of anaemia over the next five years. As part of this commitment, WHO will provide updated estimates of the global prevalence of anaemia in key population

groups (e.g. women 15-49 years by pregnancy status, children) by 2028.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
Global nutrition target(s)
Anaemia
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Enabling > Research, monitoring and data
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, data, research, artificial intelligence and innovation

Measurement

Key indicator WHO will provide updated estimates of the global prevalence of anaemia in key population groups (e.g. women 15-49 years by pregnancy status, children).
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline No March 2025
Target Yes April 2028

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