Childhood Malnutrition Around the world, more than 3 million children die from malnutrition each year. That means that every 11 seconds, a lifetime of potential is lost. In Nigeria, one million children under five die every year, and 35% of those deaths are due to causes attributable to malnutrition, making Nigeria one of six countries …
Today is World Health Day, an annual celebration that aims to create awareness around a specific health priority determined by the World Health Organization. This year’s theme of “building a fairer, healthier world for everyone,” brings awareness to the global injustices exacerbated by COVID-19. Strides made in addressing food insecurity, gender and health inequality, and …
It’s International Women’s Day! At Nuru Nigeria, we celebrate by putting women front and center of our programs, not just today, but every day. In northeast Nigeria, women traditionally do not have as much power in decision-making as men in the household. However, when more economic power is placed in the hands of women, they …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 22, 2020 Contact: Tacy Layne | info@nuruinternational.org ABUJA, NIGERIA — Vitamin Angels recently partnered with Nuru Nigeria by donating 5,432 bottles of vitamins and deworming medication. These are to be distributed at no cost to underserved women and children in northeast Nigeria. Included in the donation are vitamin A, Albendazole, and …
Nuru Kenya works toward improving maternal and child healthcare in line with Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being. Each year, Nuru Kenya participates in local events in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week (observed annually from August 1-7) established through World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA). This year, an event was held the first …