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AN UPDATE FROM THE Field from the IODINE GLOBAL NETWORK
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NEPAL – REVIEWING THE SALT IODIZATION
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Located in the Himalayan Mountain range, where iodine deficiency has long been endemic, Nepal was one of the first countries in the South Asia to recognize the magnitude of the problem and develop a comprehensive program to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. This program has evolved over the past 45 years and is now seen as one of the most successful in the world, providing a model of how to use data to refine the program design to achieve and sustain optimal iodine nutrition.
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MOMBASA DECLARATION
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In November 2019, UNICEF, in partnership with IGN, NI, WHO and GAIN and with the support of the Kenyan Government, jointly supported a regional consultation on the sustainable prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders in Eastern and Southern Africa.
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MEET YOUR IGN REGIONAL COORDINATOR
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In this blog edition we get to know Dr. Festo Kavishe, Regional Coordinator for Eastern & Southern Africa.
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ARTISANAL SALT: A THREAT AGAINST SALT IODIZATION IN MEXICO
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Mexico has a long history in combating iodine deficiency in its population, dating back to the 1940s. Read about how a new trend could change the landscape.
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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“To make a difference in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect – you just have to care”
– Dr. Chandrakant Pandav
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HAPPENING ON SOCIAL
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RECENT IGN BUZZ
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Iodine and IGN in the News
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Help us take a stand against brain damage caused by iodine deficiency -
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RESOURCES
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