With 15 essential vitamins and minerals, multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) are driving breakthroughs in health and development for women and babies, communities, and countries. How? By lowering the risks for pregnant women, especially women with anemia, and improving newborn health and development. And it goes beyond that – sparking economic gains of up to $37 for every $1 invested. MMS helps mothers, children, and communities not just survive, but thrive.
The evidence is clear, and so is the need. Now through 2030, it is estimated that more than 130 million women will need MMS annually. That number will continue to grow, as more countries around the globe introduce and scale up MMS in their antenatal care systems. United Nations organizations, philanthropies, foundations, and implementing partners are working together with country governments to support with supply, research, investments, and programming to make MMS available and accessible to pregnant women.
Coming soon: To support policymakers and advocates in their journey to introduce and scale MMS, check back here for “Further with 15” messaging, resources, and tools.
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