Eritrea
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA |
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| Anemia | |
| Most Recent Anemia Survey: No survey available. | |
POLICY AND LEGISLATION |
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| Legislation on IDA |
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There is legislation to address iron deficiency in Eritrea. It was passed as part of the Primary Health Care policy in 1998. It states that iron supplementation will be distributed to all pregnant women. Unlike vitamin A supplementation which is done with a national campaign, it is not done at a large population; however, all pregnant women who visit for antenatal care do get the supplementation. | |
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There has been documents published stating the national policy. |
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There is national policy on iron supplementation for women, but not for children. It is being considered. | |
| Government Agency to Address IDD | |
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MOH: This agency's function is coordination and monitoring. |
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Contact information: Not reported. |
PROGRAM DATA |
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| Supplementation - (Women) | |
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Pregnant women in ANC, but not as part of a campaign. |
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All women participating in the ANC are targeted. |
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Iron folate 60 mg tablets. |
| Implementation | |
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Supplements are distributed in ANC clinics. |
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The intended frequency of supplementation is one 60 mg. dose. |
| Supplementation - (Children) Not available. | |
| Fortification - There is no fortification. | |
| Dietary Change | |
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There are no large-scale or national programs to promote improved iron status through dietary change. |
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| Anemia | |
| Current monitoring activities for iron deficiency anemia: | |
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None |
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| Donor and Implementing Agencies | |
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UNICEF |
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