Field Story
Food fortification in Senegal can increase micronutrient levels
For many years, MI has been working with food producers in Senegal to help them fortify their products - specifically cooking oil and wheat flour - with micronutrients.
- 54% of women are anaemic
- 61% of pregnant women are anaemic
- High levels of anaemia across population groups and especially in adolescent girls
- 55.4% of adolescent girls are enrolled in school and fewer regularly attend classes, while it remains a challenge to reach out-of-school girls