Micronutrient Forum

#ICYMI👇 #IMNHC2026 spotlighted powerful speaker insights on scaling #MMS, from strong global evidence to country-led action in Nepal, Uganda, and Kenya. The takeaway: #MMS works, and now it’s about how to scale. Learn more: hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/breakfast-sess… youtube.com/watch?v=WAMHlc…

This #MothersDay, let's remember that supporting #maternalhealth is a powerful investment in our future. #MMS improves maternal & newborn health outcomes, but quality matters. Join us on 13 May, 3 pm to learn about the new quality standards for #MMS. 🔗hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/coffee-and-cha…

BEP dietary supplementation improves #maternal & newborn outcomes, and it goes by many names. FBF, LNS-PLW & more are all forms of BEP. While @WHO develops a global definition, #HMHB's BEP TAG has mapped them all in one infographic. 👇 What is #BEP called in your country?

📢 Sign up for #HMHB's Coffee and Chai Chat: Accelerating the Global MMS Market: Why Product Quality Standards and Delivery Data Matter! 🗓 13 May 🕒 3:00 PM CET Speakers: UNICEF Supply Division experts Alison Fleet & Gemma Orta Martinez Register now. hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/coffee-and-cha…!

🔔Webinar Alert! How can quality standards & real‑time data accelerate #MMS supply for pregnant women worldwide? 🌍 Learn about the new UNIMMAP MMS product standards & NutriDash with @UNICEF experts, hosted by #HMHB. 🗓 13 May 2026 | 🕒 3 PM CET 🔗 hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/coffee-and-cha…

🌍 50+ global health leaders met in Washington, D.C. (21–22 Apr 2026) to advance measurement & monitoring of #MMS Focus: stronger data systems, priority indicators, country needs & a financed path to scale MMS for #pregnant women. Learn more: hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/global-health-…

🌍 New Resource Page on #MMS Introduction and Scale-up launched at the #MMS Programmatic Forum at #IMNHC2026, by the @gatesfoundation @CIFFchild @EleanorCrookFdn & @NutritionIntl for governments, policymakers & implementers. hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/mmsresources/

Makueni County has launched Kenya’s first county-wide #MMS program, integrating it into routine #antenatal care for pregnant women. This partnership with @vitaminangels is a major step forward in protecting mothers and babies. Learn more: hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/makueni-county… #HMHB

On March 26th, PS Health Mary Muthoni hosted a delegation from the @gatesfoundation & @CIFFchild, led by Zeina Sifri & Radha Karnad to discuss Kenya’s transition from #IFA to #MMS for #pregnant women. Learn more - hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/high-level-mee…

#HMHB, @EleanorCrookFdn @HelenKellerIntl Breakfast session highlights from #IMNHC2026: #MMS is effective, affordable, and ready to scale. Countries like Nepal & Uganda show how research, planning, and financing can drive impact. The time to scale is now! hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/breakfast-sess…

The latest @UNICEF Product Specification for UNIMMAP #MMS provides comprehensive guidance for safe and effective prenatal supplement production worldwide. Learn more: hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/knowledge-hub/…

At #IMNHC2026, join the #HMHB @EleanorCrookFdn @HelenKellerIntl breakfast session on strengthening #maternal and #newborn health through multiple micronutrient supplementation (#MMS). Learn from global evidence and country experiences. 📍 Nairobi 📅24 March | 7:00–8:30 AM

A new landscape analysis by #HMHB reviews antenatal supplementation policies, experiences and bottlenecks in 12 countries, highlighting opportunities to introduce #MMS to improve birth outcomes. Explore the findings & recommendations. hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/knowledge-hub/…

Have you visited #HMHB’s new website? 🌍 Explore dedicated Action Hubs & #WorldMap on #MMS & #BEP of activities, interactive #KnowledgeHub & #AdvocacyResourceCenter, with translation into 100+ languages! hmhb.micronutrientforum.org

A new blog from the Anaemia Action Alliance (@WHO, @UNICEF & partners) highlights how multisectoral action on #anemia can help protect women & children. 📕 micronutrientforum.org/accelerating-p… 📅 Join the webinar on 13 Feb #WorldAnaemiaAwarenessDay Register now: bit.ly/459K5qi

Don't miss this seminar by UC DavisInstitute for Global Nutrition on 4 February at 12:10 PDT. Join in person or via Zoom to watch Martin Mwangi and Filomena Gomes discuss how #HMHB bridges science, policy, and programs to advance #maternalnutrition.

What does the evidence say about #MMS during preconception in LMICs? Learn more from the #MMSTAG Technical Brief 🧠 Potential benefits ⚠️ Limited high-quality evidence 🔬 Urgent research gaps Available in EN/FR/PT 👉 hmhb.micronutrientforum.org/new-technical-…

How does addressing #anaemia support efforts to address malaria and neglected tropical diseases, and improve sexual and reproductive health? Join us for a webinar on 13 February to learn more. Register now: bit.ly/459K5qi @WHO @EndMalaria @UNICEF #AnemiaAwareness

#ICYMI in our Dec 2025 newsletter: Meet the 5 country teams awarded 2024 #DInA Small Grants—led by rising researchers in 🇨🇴 🇪🇹 🇮🇳 🇲🇼 🇸🇱. From folate thresholds to micronutrient sruveys, they’re helping fill context-specific evidence gaps. 🔗 ow.ly/piea50XTa6x

📣 Our year-end newsletter is out! Despite funding constraints, progress continued across our programs: #ST4N, #HMHB & #DInA. We’re also gearing up for the #MNF2026 conference in Accra 🇬🇭. Check out the new website! 📬 Read more: mailchi.mp/12627377b470/m…