Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Pakistan

IGN Region: Middle East & North Africa
Median UIC 124 (2011) National, SAC (6-12 years)
Population Iodine Status Adequate
* 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

14. August 2018

Pakistan: Survey to assess success of food fortification programmes

A survey will be conducted in Islamabad to assess that how much fortified foods have contributed to the health and growth of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) and children under five. Food...

28. September 2016

Pakistan: UK-funded fortification program targets women and children

By Lynda Searby, 27-Sep-2016 A £48m (€55m) five-year, large-scale fortification programme is being rolled out this month in Pakistan in a bid to combat malnutrition in women and children.

19. January 2016

Pakistan: Punjab government launches SUN movement

The Punjab government has launched Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Secretariat/ programme with support of Micronutrient Initiative (MI) at P&D department as in Pakistan 45% of children are stunted, this was ...

27. November 2015

Karachi emphasizes use of Iodine for healthy life

A seminar was held to create awareness among people about the importance of Iodine for a healthy life on the eve of World Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) Day here on Tuesday. The moot was organized...

12. May 2015

Campaign to promote iodized salt launched in Pakistan

A campaign aimed at promoting iodized salt to help prevent iodine deficiency has been launched in the city of Karachi. The campaign was launched by the Director of Health for Karachi, Dr Zafar Ejaz...

06. April 2015

Health experts in Pakistan promote iodized salt among tribal communities

Health experts addressed a seminar on the importance of iodised salt organised last week by the Maternal and Neonatal Child Healthcare (MNCH) programme, Fata Secretariat, at the Agency Headquarters...

26. March 2015

GAIN encourages Pakistani food manufacturers to use iodized salt

In Pakistan, use of iodized salt in processed foods is currently voluntary, and no data is available on what proportion of the industry is using iodized salt in their food products. To encourage food...

18. March 2015

Pakistanis demand laws on salt iodization

Legislation for universal salt iodisation is key to combat iodine deficiency. This was demanded by citizens who gathered in front of the press club here on Sunday afternoon. The event was held to mark the...

17. February 2015

Pakistan calls for legislation to combat IDD

Speakers at a workshop on Friday urged Pakistani authorities to develop proper legislation to ensure 100 per cent usage of iodized salt in the country. The "Media Advocacy Workshop on Salt Iodization" was...

17. February 2015

Pakistani government under pressure to adopt salt iodization laws

Speakers at a workshop on Friday urged Pakistani authorities to develop proper legislation to ensure 100 per cent usage of iodized salt in the country. The "Media Advocacy Workshop on Salt Iodization" was...

30. January 2015

USI program kicks off in Pakistan

The Universal Salt Iodization program has been inaugurated in Larkana District, Sindh Province of Pakistan. A one-day training session for salt processors was conducted at the DHO Office. Inayat Ali Mangi...

24. October 2014

Global IDD Day used to highlight importance of iodine consumption in Pakistan

Even during her third pregnancy, Sadia Arshad, 35, is completely clueless about the necessity of iodine in her diet. After a 15-minute antenatal checkup by her gynecologist at the Polyclinic hospital, the...

18. October 2014

Workshops in Pakistan teach media about impact of low iodine on child intelligence

Around 2.2 million children are born each year with mental disorders in Pakistan due to iodine deficiency in pregnant women. Addressing the media workshop on iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), ...

08. October 2014

Consumption of iodized salt ensures brighter and sharper minds

An awareness seminar for school-children on the use of iodized salt for better physical and mental health was held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The seminar was organized by the Network for Consumer Protection...

11. June 2014

Pakistan launches an awareness campaign on iodine deficiency

Universal iodisation of salt is the most inexpensive way of preventing iodine deficiency disorders. An awareness campaign on iodine deficiency disorders has been launched in Islamabad Capital Territory...

29. October 2013

IDD Day in Pakistan: A pinch of iodine in time saves lives

In connection with Global IDD Day, observed every year on October 23 in Pakistan, the head of the National Nutrition Directorate, Dr Baseer Achakzai, said the absence of national legislation on salt...

PUBLICATIONS

Effects of selenium supplementation on iodine and thyroid hormone status in a selected population with goitre in Pakistanlast update: Fri. 29.11.19 11:07
Low maternal iodine intake and early pregnancy hypothyroxinemia: Possible repercussions for childrenlast update: Fri. 29.11.19 11:07


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