GAPSBiF

In 2023, the World Health Assembly passed WHA 76.19, “Accelerating efforts for preventing micronutrient deficiencies and their consequences including spina bifida and other neural tube defects, through safe and effective food fortification.” WHA 78 marks one year before the first implementation report is due.

Please join us at the WHA78 side event “Accelerating Action on Micronutrient Deficiencies and Their Consequences, including Spina Bifida: Delivering on WHA 76.19 through Large-Scale Food Fortification” on May 20th from 6-8:30pp at ILO/UNICEF building, Geneva, Switzerland.

Link to the resolution in our bio.

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Ongoing efforts in Pakistan and Bangladesh to fortify flour with folic acid are making significant strides in improving nutrition and preventing neural tube defects. These initiatives are supported by extensive research, policy advocacy, and collaboration between governments, flour mills, and health organizations.

Through awareness campaigns and strategic partnerships, fortification is becoming a powerful tool in tackling malnutrition at a low cost, ensuring that vital nutrients reach those who need them most. As we continue these efforts, the importance of both fortification and consumer education cannot be overstated.
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Happy World Folic Acid Awareness Week!

Join on January 7th at 9 AM CST to learn more about food fortification policies and creating a stronger future.

Go to the link in our bio to register.

Spina Bifida Prevention Forum: A Resource Forum for Healthcare Professionals and Policymakers

The forum includes:
• A library of information on prevention strategies
• Links to recent studies and research
• Sub-forums organized by topics and groups to facilitate focused conversations

This platform is an opportunity to share knowledge, collaborate, and contribute to the ongoing efforts in spina bifida prevention. We invite you to join the forum and help further the conversation on this important issue.

🔗 https://sbf-forum.org/index.php

We are excited to announce the launch of our official donation page for GAPSBiF! Your generous support will help fund critical initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the importance of fortification, creating educational materials that serve as advocacy tools in countries, and hosting events and speaking engagements. In the future, we hope to support an annual GAPSBiF meeting and provide grants to further our shared mission.

If you choose to, we invite you to make a personal donation through the link below, and we encourage you to share it with others who are passionate about advancing this important cause.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to making a meaningful impact.

Warm regards,
GAPSBiF 🌏❤️