Nutritional and Micronutrient Survey in Bhutanese refugee camps in Nepal March 2007 showed anemia prevalence of 43% amongst under five children in the refugee camps. Joint WFP-UNHCR micronutrient powder initiative for some 7,500 registered refugee children of 6 to 59 months of age commenced during March 2008. The objectives of MNP Programme are mentioned below:
To prevent iron deficiency anemia in young children.
To address other micronutrient deficiencies.
To protect and improve their nutritional value mixing with food just before consumption.
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Publisher:
UNHCR
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Bulletin or Poster
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Keywords:
REFUGEES, REFUGEE CHILDREN, DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION, REFUGEE STATUS, BHUTANESE REFUGEES, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, REFUGEE ASSISTANCE, REFUGEE CAMPS, REFUGEE PLACEMENT, REFUGEE PROCESSING CENTRES, REFUGEE PROTECTION, CHILD NUTRITION, CHILD SURVIVAL, NUTRITION PROGRAMMES, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, CHILDHOOD DISEASES
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Thematic Group:
UNHCR
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Refugees and Migration
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Thesaurus:
13.01.00
- Protection Of And Assistance To Refugees And Displaced Persons
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