Uganda Vitamin A

Zambia

Iron

 Iodine Zimbabwe
     
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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA
   
Anemia
Most Recent Anemia Survey:   
Date: Not reported
Groups Surveyed: Children 6 mos. to 5 yrs. old
Sample Size: 1427
Sampling Method: Not reported
Estimated Anemia Prevalence: 

Group

Sample size

Indicator

(e.g. Hb<120g/L, <110g/L, etc.)

Prevalence in sample %
Children 6 mos to 5 yrs. old 1427 Not reported 65
    (Standard indictor for 6 - 60 mos. is Hb<110g/L)  
 
 

POLICY AND LEGISLATION
Legislation on IDA
     There is no legislation to address iron deficiency in Zambia, nor is it being developed.
     There is national policy on iron supplementation for women, but not for children.  It is being considered.
 
Government Agency to Address IDD
     National Food and Nutrition Commission.  This agencies function is both coordination and monitoring.
     Contact information:  Not reported
     
     

PROGRAM DATA
   
 Supplementation - (Women) 
Targeting

    

Pregnant women
   
Capsule Information

    

Iron folate tablets 60mg.
Implementation

    

Supplements are distributed in the antenatal clinics.

    

The intended frequency of supplementation is monthly doses to all pregnant women in the 2nd trimester.

    

The national program started in 1980.
   
Supplementation - (Children)  No program.
 
Fortification -- There is no fortification of iron.
Dietary Change

    

No programs
Other Programs - No other programs aimed at improving iron status.
     
     
 

MONITORING
 
Anemia
Current monitoring activities for iron deficiency anemia:
    

There is facility/community-based monitoring of anemia.
    

There are lab facilities for Hb estimates.
     
     

PROGRAM RESOURCES
     
     
Donor and Implementing Agencies -- Not reported