Communique from policy dialogue on uptake of Multiple Micronutritional Supplements - MeCAM

A COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A DAY POLICY DIALOGUE ON THE UPTAKE OF MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS (MMS) TO PREVENT ANAEMIA, HELD AT GOLFVIEW HOTELS, IKEJA GRA, LAGOS STATE, ON FRIDAY, 6TH DECEMBER 2024, PRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR, MEDIA CENTRE AGAINST MALNUTRITION (MeCAM), OGBUEFI REMMY NWEKE.

Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) are vital nutritional interventions designed to address deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals. The United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation (UNIMMAP) also known as (UNIMMAP MMS) formulation includes 15 critical micronutrients, such as vitamins A, B1–B12, C, D, E, folate, and minerals like iron, iodine, zinc, selenium, and copper. These nutrients are carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive adequate nourishment during a crucial period of increased nutritional demand.