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SPRING Publishes a Series Exploring Experiences and Lessons Learned for Operationalizing Micronutrient Powders
Dec 2017
Key participants of the Micronutrient Powders Consultation wrote a series of three articles to discuss and elevate the literature on micronutrient powder implementation research.
Mike Mazinga, a member of SPRING/Uganda staff, explains how SPRING played a role in encouraging production and consumption of fortified foods in Uganda.
SPRING/Uganda Celebrates Five Years of Nutrition Work
Nov 2017
SPRING/Uganda staff shared the project’s achievements at a legacy event in Kampala.
Photo: SPRING staff member Mike Mazinga presents on the current status of maize milling in Uganda.
Fortifying the Future: SPRING/Uganda Assembles Maize Millers to Discuss Potential for Fortification
Nov 2017
In November 2017, SPRING/Uganda invited maize flour producers and other stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities in fortifying flour and learn about technology options for fortification.
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SPRING/Uganda Hands Over Regional Health Community Coordination Role
Sep 2017
SPRING/Uganda transitions the chairmanship of the inspection and enforcement working group in the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community to Uganda National Bureau of Standards.
Jennifer Akello (R), a SPRING/Uganda staff, explains to Members of Parliament about SPRING/Uganda’s work in the prevention and control of anemia and stunting through policy influence, food fortification and distribution of vitamin and mineral powders. This was during the inaugural Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Nutrition.
SPRING Exhibits at the Inaugural Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Nutrition
Jul 2017
SPRING/Uganda exhibits on food fortification and vitamin and minerals powders during first-ever nutrition forum for policymakers.
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SPRING/Uganda Presents on Micronutrient Powder Pilot at the International Symposium on Community Health Workers in Kampala
Apr 2017
SPRING’s presentation highlighted the role of Village Health Teams in closing the gap between health facilities and caregivers.
Talian Grain Millers' Production Manager holds up a scoop of fortified maize flour
SPRING/Uganda Partners with Feed the Future’s Commodity Production and Marketing Activity
Apr 2017
SPRING/Uganda trained maize millers to fortify maize flour and adopt good manufacturing practices.
Collage showing a MNP packet, a sign of Namutumba, a presentation of data, and a SPRING vehicle
SPRING Collects Endline Data on Micronutrient Powder Distribution in Namutumba District, Uganda
Feb 2017
SPRING supervises the collection of data from 1,600 individuals to provide guidance for implementation of micronutrient powder (MNP) programs.
Participants pose for a group picture outside the Family Choice Maize Mill
SPRING/Uganda Facilitates a Learning Exchange With Tanzania’s Sanku Project
Jan 2017
Adopting Sanku’s technology in Uganda will enable small- and medium-scale maize millers to fortify flour at a low cost.
Receiving a certificate for competent testing of fortified foods
SPRING Supports Uganda National Bureau of Standards to Approve Five Labs for Fortification Testing
Dec 2016
During an awards ceremony in Kampala, laboratories were recognized to do competent testing of fortified foods.
Dr. Namaste presenting at the Micronutrient Forum 2016
SPRING Takes Part in the 2016 Micronutrient Forum Global Conference
Nov 2016
Five staff members represented SPRING at the 2016 Micronutrient Forum Global Conference in Cancun, Mexico
A child receives a vitamin A supplement
SPRING/Bangladesh Supports Government of Bangladesh Vitamin A Plus Campaign
Aug 2016
SPRING/Bangladesh provided secretarial and logistical supports and assisted in community mobilization activities in Khulna and Barisal divisions for the successful observance of the Vitamin A Plus...
Namutumba MNP launch participants
SPRING Spearheads a Pilot to Compare Distribution Approaches to Enable Use of Micronutrient Powders
Mar 2016
The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with Namutumba District leadership and the SPRING project, host a launch event in Namutumba District.
Screen Capture of the Sierra Leone Micronutrient Survey Cover
Micronutrient Survey Finds Anemia in Sierra Leone May Not Be Due to Iron
Jan 2016
SPRING attended the release of Sierra Leone’s micronutrient survey, which found that iron may be only a minor cause of the country's high anemia prevalence.
Mixing fortificant with maize flour.
Uganda National Working Group on Food Fortification Receives Ethiopian Delegation
Sep 2015
Uganda’s Ministry of Health and SPRING hosted an Ethiopian delegation interested in Uganda's food fortification program.
Vitamin A Plus Campaign inauguration by the Upazila Health & Family Planning Officer in Barisal Division
SPRING/Bangladesh Celebrates the Vitamin A Plus Campaign
Oct 2013
SPRING and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Bangladesh celebrated the National Vitamin A Plus Campaign as part of on-going, national efforts to raise awareness about diseases that are a...