Goal

To reduce prevalence of anemia among women of childbearing age

FROM Commitment: Reduce prevalence of anemia among women

Government (non-donor capacity) / Tanzania

Prime Minister's Office, Tanzania

Date made: 30 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
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NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status No response See progress details
Targeted location National - This commitment goal will be covered nation wide.
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age 15 - 49 years
Targeted population sex Only girls/women
Duration November 2021 - June 2026

Goal action plan

Interventions outlined for implementation to reduce prevalence of anemia among women of childbearing age include: -• Promotion of diversified diet, including locally available and affordable nutritious foods and fortified foods.• Promotion of continued and consistent use of iron and folic acid or other micronutrients supplements• Integration of sexual reproduction health (FP) • Antenatal care, including HIV testing and treatment.• Deworming• Women's empowerment and income generation skills for women• Provision of school feeding and healthy school meals using fortified staple foods• Provision of additional micronutrients through fortification and biofortification of staple foods and targeted micronutrient supplementation (Iron/Folate)• Promoting preconception and antenatal nutritional care in adolescents• Promoting safe sanitation environment and hygiene • Nutrition education and counseling support in school platform• Promotion of completion of secondary education

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Prevalence Of Anemia Among Women 15-49 Years
Indicator monitor This indicator will be monitored using data from periodic national surveys.

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2018 0.29
Progress report No response
Target June 2026 0.23

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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