Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Nepal

IGN Region: South Asia
Median UIC 314 (2016) National, SAC (6-9 years)
Population Iodine Status Excessive
* 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

NEWS

01. February 2018

Nepal to celebrate February as ‘iodine month’

KATHMANDU: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) is all set to celebrate the month of February as the ‘iodine month’ beginning from Friday. The move aims to promote consumption of iodised salt and control...

07. August 2015

India supports Nepal to combat iodine deficiency

India on Friday handed over Nepali Rs.51.75 million (Indian Rs.30 million) to neighbouring Nepal towards the Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme 2014-15 in the Himalayan nation. Indian ...


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Renuka Jayatissa
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Urmila Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal