Fidele Ngabo

Informing National Scale-up of Micronutrient Powders: Evidence from a 12-month Effectiveness Study in Rural Rwanda

Kristina Michaux, Fidele Ngabo, Abiud Omwega, Jennifer Foley, Tim Green & Judy McLean · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: While the efficacy of Micronutrient Powders (MNP) at reducing anaemia is known, effectiveness within a Community-Based Nutrition Programme (CBNP) in Rwanda is needed to inform scale-up and policy. 1. Determine the acceptability and effectiveness of MNP on the reductio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21050

Formative Research to Guide Successful Scale-up of Micronutrient Powder Programmes: Lessons Learned from a 4 Country Comparison

Mélanie Suter, Abuid Omwega, Dominique Brunet, Jeanne Ejigui, Viorica Berdaga, Fidele Ngabo, Jennifer Foley & Judy McLean · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: Micronutrient Powders (MNP) have been shown to reduce anaemia among young children and are reportedly easy-to-use for home fortification of complementary foods. Many countries are considering implementing MNP. However, to facilitate optimal implementation, formative r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21094