Burundi
Iron
| Burkina Faso | Vitamin A |
Burundi Iron |
Iodine | Cameroon |
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA |
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| Anemia | ||
| Most Recent Anemia Survey | No anemia survey has been conducted in Burundi. | |
POLICY & LEGISLATION |
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| Legislation on IDA |
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Burundi does not have a policy on IDA, however, it is being developed. |
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There is legislation covering iron supplementation for pregnant women, but not for children. |
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There is no national policy or legislation for iron fortification. |
| Government Agency to Address IDD | |
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The government agency that deals with IDA is the MOH/Programme National de la Santé de la Reproduction (PNSR). They are responsible for coordination and monitoring. |
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Contact information: Not reported |
PROGRAM DATA |
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| Supplementation | |
| Program Description - Pregnant Women | |
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The program started in 2000. |
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All pregnant women. |
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The number of women targeted is 280,000. |
| Capsule Information | |
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Type of supplement provided is iron folate 60 mg. |
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Iron folate capsules are taken daily during the third trimester. |
| Implementation | |
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Supplements are distributed in antenatal clinics. |
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A total of 7,700,000 tablets were distributed in the year 2001. |
| Program Description - Children | |
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There is no program for children. |
| Fortification |
| No current fortification programs. |
| Other Programs |
| Education Campaigns |
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There are no national programs to promote improved iron status through dietary change. |
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There are community-based programs to promote iron status via dietary change. The target groups are women and children. The programs are run by the staff of health centers and community health workers. |
| Malarial Programs | |
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Malaria control and nutrition are a part of the same program, “ Lutte contre les maladies Transmissibles et Carentielles ” |
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| Anemia | |
| Current monitoring activities for iron deficiency anemia: | |
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Not yet available. |
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There are lab facilities for Hb estimates in some health centers and hospitals. |
| Programs | |
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Coverage of supplementation programs is monitored through monthly reports and field visits. |
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| Total Iron Program Funding History and Forecast for Country - Not reported |
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