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Championing better #nutrition for women and children and changing the future, all in a 1,000 days work. An initiative of @FHI360. #First1000Days

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🟡Amidst aid cuts, World Health Organization (WHO)'s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on developing countries to allocate more resources to food systems and prioritize health and good food for all. Read this summary: bit.ly/3XAMt5Q #N4GParis #GoodFood4All

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Breastfeeding + fortified foods = a powerful duo against malnutrition. 💪 A recent review highlights why both are essential in the #first1000days. Policies & partnerships make the difference! Learn more: news-medical.net/news/20250304/…

Breastfeeding + fortified foods = a powerful duo against malnutrition. 💪

A recent review highlights why both are essential in the #first1000days. Policies & partnerships make the difference! Learn more: news-medical.net/news/20250304/…
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It's #WorldHealthDay Since 2000, maternal deaths globally declined by 40%! 💙 BUT—progress is slowing, and aid funding cuts mean major threats to lifesaving maternity services in many parts of the world ❌

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This #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate the first 1,000 days—a powerful window to shape health, development, and opportunity for life. When mothers are supported, children thrive. And when children thrive, the future gets brighter. Let’s champion nutrition and care for every mother,

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Happy #WorldHealthDay! bit.ly/43z3le9 💟 Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health & survival. 🤱 World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF recommend breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life.

Happy #WorldHealthDay! bit.ly/43z3le9

💟 Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health & survival. 

🤱 <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> &amp; <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a> recommend breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life.
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Proven interventions, from prenatal vitamins to food fortification, save lives and fuel economic growth. Every💲1️⃣ invested in nutrition returns💲2️⃣3️⃣ in economic benefits. Recently, at the #N4G2025 Summit, global leaders pledged $27B to fight malnutrition. Now is the time to

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📊 Every $1 invested in nutrition = $23 in returns. 💡 That’s not just smart policy—it’s smart economics. Read why the first #1000days are the best buy in global health: 🔗 thousanddays.org/updates/the-be… #InvestInNutrition #GlobalHealth #NutritionMatters #N4G

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A child’s ability to grow, learn & thrive is significantly impacted by how well mothers and children are nourished during the first 1,000 days. To support maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, we must work to close the #GenderNutritionGap. Find out how:

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If #malnutrition is a tinderbox, then infectious diseases are the spark. 🔥 We can’t stop the sparks, but we can make sure they don’t catch. 🚒 When immune systems are strong, diseases spread more slowly and mutate less. That’s why investing in global nutrition is one of the

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Breastfeeding is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to protect a baby’s health. It can: 🔴 prevent over 800,000 child deaths each year ⬇️ lower the risk of disease, ⬇️ reduce malnutrition, 😀 and provides benefits to moms too. Let’s make it easier for every mom to

Breastfeeding is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to protect a baby’s health. 

It can:
🔴  prevent over 800,000 child deaths each year
⬇️  lower the risk of disease, 
⬇️  reduce malnutrition,
😀  and provides benefits to moms too.

Let’s make it easier for every mom to
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The evidence is clear: good #nutrition in the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy through a child’s second birthday—offers a powerful window of opportunity to set the foundation for lifelong health, learning, and well-being. When children are well-nourished, loved, and protected

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‼️ Little-known fact—malnutrition can weaken the effectiveness of vaccines, reducing their impact. Investing in proper nutrition is essential for global health security. We must prioritize nutrition as a fundamental aspect of disease prevention. This #WorldImmunizationWeek,

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When tragedy strikes 3 million young lives every year, change is not an option, it's a necessity. Together, we have the power to rewrite this story and end the malnutrition crisis. The first 1,000 days are key. 📺 Listen to Nadra Franklin from FHI 360 insights on kicking global

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Every great future starts with a nourished mother. When we invest in maternal nutrition, we reduce the risk of low birthweight, improve birth outcomes, and support lifelong brain development for children. This Mother's Day, let’s champion the women who nourish the world — and

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The foundation for academic success is laid long before a child enters the classroom. Proper nutrition in the first 1,000 days enhances cognitive development, setting the stage for better learning outcomes. Investing in early nutrition is investing in the future. Discover how

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Why the first 1,000 days❓ 💡 The nutrients a baby receives from pregnancy to age 2 shape everything — from brain development and immunity to growth and future learning. This is the most important time to invest in nutrition for a healthier, smarter future. Let’s give every

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Brain development begins very early on in pregnancy, and it happens at an astonishing speed in the #first1000days.. Protein and nutrients – such as folic acid, iron, zinc and iodine – play a vital role in building a baby’s brain during this time. When one or more of these are

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The first 1,000 days—from pregnancy to a child’s 2nd birthday—are the building blocks for a child’s development and future. No matter where a family lives, every baby deserves the same strong start. That means making sure parents and caregivers have access to the building

The first 1,000 days—from pregnancy to a child’s 2nd birthday—are the building blocks for a child’s development and future. No matter where a family lives, every baby deserves the same strong start. 

That means making sure parents and caregivers have access to the building
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➡️ When a mother receives MMS during pregnancy, she gives birth to a healthier baby. ➡️ When a child receives RUTF, they recover from the brink of severe malnutrition. ➡️ When a mother can breastfeed exclusively, her baby is protected from deadly infections. ➡️ When a child

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✅ Good nutrition in the #first1000days fuels: • Brain development (80% of the brain develops by age 2) • Strong immunity • Healthy growth • Future learning and earning potential ⚠️ Poor nutrition can lead to: • Stunted growth • Delayed brain development • Higher risk