Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Mozambique

Median UIC 97 (2011-12) National, WRA (15-49 years)
Population Iodine Status Insufficient
* MUIC, median urinary iodine concentration
* HHIS, percentage of households consuming iodized salt (>0 ppm) among all tested households
SAC: school-age children / WRA: women of reproductive age / PW: pregnant women

National Stakeholder Consultation

NEWS

11. July 2016

Mozambique to fortify 5 foods, including salt

Mozambique published legislation on 18 April 2016 to fortify five food vehicles as part of its multi-sector plan to reduce chronic undernutrition. The mandate calls for fortification of wheat flour, corn...

04. September 2014

Iodine deficiency is endangering millions of children in Mozambique

Representative of UNICEF in Maputo, Koen Vanormelingen, has stressed the need for the Mozambican government to deal with iodine deficiency in children. Speaking at a meeting of the National Salt Iodation...


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Tanzania
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