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International Development Leader Invested into the Order of Canada |
| May 3, 2013 |
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Today M. G. Venkatesh Mannar, President of the Micronutrient Initiative (MI), was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his leadership in the global fight against malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency. The level of Officer of the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large. Read more...
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Stittsville Students Learn about Impact of One Drop of Iodine |
| April 10, 2013 |
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In recognition of World Health Day, the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) visited Mr. Kealey´s grade 5/6 class at Holy Spirit Catholic School on Monday, April 8, 2013 to talk about the big impact of a little bit iodine. The hands-on workshop, put on by Chris Dendys and Aynsley Morris from MI´s External Relations team, let students take the role of field scientists checking salt for iodine. Read more... |
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| Transition at MI: A message from Micronutrient Initative Chair Robert Moore |
| April 8, 2013 |
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I write to share the news that after almost 20 years as President of the Micronutrient Initiative, Venkatesh Mannar will be transitioning out of this role at the end of this year and into an advisory role with MI. Given his depth of knowledge and commitment, the MI family is fortunate that Venkatesh has agreed to stay on in an advisory capacity. Read more... |
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United Call to Action on Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies
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This report, developed in partnership with the Flour Fortification Initiative, USAID, GAIN, WHO, The World Bank, and UNICEF, shows micronutrients are the best low-cost solution to improved health in the developing world.
Summary: English, French, Chinese
Full Report: English, French
For more information, please visit the report web site or our page on vitamin and mineral deficiency reports.
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| Report Launches Around the World
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Micronutrients are vital components of good nutrition and human health, advancing physical and intellectual development in many important ways and yet vitamin and mineral deficiencies affect a full third of the global population, preventing them from fulfilling their potential.
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