The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) submits this report pursuant to H. Report 117-401 (incorporated by Section 7019(e) of P.L. 117-328), Section 6(c) of the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-214).
PUTTING POLICY INTO ACTION
The Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act (GMPTA) is a pivotal legislative initiative signed into law by President Biden in October 2022. This act charges the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with combating malnutrition globally. The GMPTA solidifies USAID’s leadership role in nutrition and underscores its commitment to evidence-based interventions within both developmental and humanitarian contexts. By addressing the critical issue of malnutrition through targeted strategies, the GMPTA aims to improve health outcomes, promote economic advancement, and enhance overall human development across nations.
FOCUS AREAS:
- Strengthening nutrition in primary health care systems
- Supporting lactating mothers and their families with skilled breastfeeding counseling
- Improving access to prenatal micronutrient supplements for pregnant women
- Scaling up the prevention and treatment of wasting
- Ensuring adequate coverage of vitamin A interventions
- Increasing dietary diversity and appropriate complementary feeding
- Scaling up and sustaining large-scale food fortification
- Improving food safety
In FY22, USAID-supported nutrition programming reached over 32 million children with nutrition-specific interventions. During this same time, USAID’s nutrition programming reached over 11.6 million pregnant women and mothers with nutrition-specific interventions, including micronutrient supplementation and counseling on maternal and child nutrition.
Primary TextBy investing in nutrition programs, applying the evidence of what works, and adapting quickly, we can prevent child malnutrition…and we can build a healthier world for everyone.
Secondary TextUSAID Administrator Samantha Power
