Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies in Zimbabwe: Achievements, Challenges and Future Actions  

作　　者：Antony Kudakwashe Chiromba Thokozile Njini Ncube Ismael Ngnie Teta Tasiana Krispin Nyadzayo 

机构地区：[1]Ministry of Health and Child Care,Harare 0000,Zimbabwe [2]UNICEF,Harare 0000,Zimbabwe [3]Hellen Keller International,Yaounde 00000,Cameroon [4]National Nutrition Department,Ministry of Health and Child Care,Harare 0000,Zimbabwe

出　　处：《Journal of Health Science》2020年第4期116-125,共10页健康科学（英文版）

摘　　要：Objective:This paper explores lessons learnt from national health policies,strategies and nutrition interventions introduced in Zimbabwe post-independence to address the burden of micronutrient deficiencies.Methods:A desk review was conducted on national policies,and strategies to improve micronutrient status.The paper highlights key achievements,challenges,opportunities;and finally closes by highlighting current and future policy and intervention issues related to micronutrient deficiencies.Results:Great progress has been made towards addressing iodine deficiency,VAS(vitamin A supplementation)in children,iron folate among pregnant and lactating mothers,and establishing regulatory frameworks for food fortification.Initial findings from multi-sector nutrition interventions show great potential for the reduction of micronutrient deficiencies.Current micronutrient interventions need scaling up and strengthening.Nutrition advocacy and communication has remained limited and this is negatively impacting on demand driven programming for the control of micronutrient deficiencies.Conclusions:Strong partnerships within and outside government are needed to influence multisectoral programming and coordination mechanisms.Strong connections and linkages with agriculture,social protection,health and education are needed for optimal integrated nutrition sensitive programming to ensure sustainable access to micronutrient rich foods.High level government commitment at the national level is necessary for strong multi-disciplinary nutrition programming.

关 键 词：MICRONUTRIENTS NUTRITION SECURITY food SECURITY NUTRITION policy 

分 类 号：TP3[自动化与计算机技术—计算机科学与技术]