Uzbekistan: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Food Fortification Program (2005 - 2004)

The Uzbekistan GAIN program worked on fortifying wheat flour with micronutrients to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in the population. Reducing anemia has a significant impact on maternal morbidity and mortality, birth weight, cognitive development in children, and adult labor productivity. AED's BCC Advisor Adrienne Karecki was a key team member for the World Bank and GAIN, visiting Uzbekistan to appraise the communications component of the newly-proposed GAIN grant of $2.265 million over three years. The communications component is a critical element that will greatly affect the success of the GAIN project and the reduction of anemia rates in Uzbekistan.

Health Areas
Child Survival, Nutrition and Food Security.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Behavior Change Communication.

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