Department
Public Policy Hub
Description or Abstract
Stunting and anemia rates in children between the age of 0-24 months (0-2 years) have been two of the most persistent public health problems facing the Egyptian society and government. Based on the researchers' analysis of the problem, current policies, and on the opportunities Egypt has, this policy paper targets the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population and recommends reformulating a specific nutrition policy to tackle stunting and anemia as well providing awareness and education about the appropriate IYCF and to give high priority to strengthening the health provision of the required micronutrients in family care units (FCU), as well as creating supportive and enabling environments for the caregivers to follow the appropriate practices.
Keywords
stunting, Egypt, public policy, public health
Credits/Acknowledgments
The Public Policy Hub was estabished in 2017 by Laila El Baradei (PI), Shahjahan Bhuiyan (Co-PI), and Mohamed Kadry (Program Manager)
Faculty Advisor
Nasser, Nesreen
Content Type
Article
Language
eng
Publisher
The Public Policy HUB, School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, AUC
Publisher Location
Cairo
Recommended Citation
Alanwar, Abeer; Ahmed, Hend; Mahmoud, Sabreen; and Adly, Wessam, "Tackling Stunting and Anemia in Egypt" (2018). Papers, Posters, and Presentations. 67.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/studenttxt/67
Policy Brief 10: Tackling Stunting and Anemia