USAID's Nutrition and Environmental Health Division Chief, Dr. Kellie Stewart, Addresses Maternal Nutrition on Capitol Hill
Around the world, more than 30% of women globally suffer from anemia, mostly due to deficiencies in iron and other essential micronutrients. Among pregnant women, this can lead to low birth weight and poor nutrition for their infants.
Last week, Senator Chris Van Hollen's Office supported a panel — co-sponsored by UNICEF, 1,000 Days, RESULTS Educational Fund, and World Vision, aimed at spotlighting this pressing issue. With a focus on sustainable nutrition solutions for mothers and newborns, panelists discussed collaborative how partners, including the U.S. Government, are working together to improve health outcomes around the world.
USAID’s Nutrition and Environmental Health Division Chief, Dr. Kellie Stewart, joined the panel and spoke on the Agency’s maternal nutrition efforts, what USAID and others are doing to address maternal nutrition, and the progress being made. Echoing sentiments shared by many in the room, Dr. Stewart emphasized,
Primary TextIt’s time to elevate the issue of maternal and child nutrition to get the attention it deserves.
Senator Van Hollen offered a poignant reminder,
"The progress we make or fail to make on this issue will have consequences for generations to come."
Learn more about USAID’s efforts towards maternal nutrition:
USAID Maternal Nutrition Video
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