Updated Apr 16, 2019
Can lactoferrin correct iron deficiency in pregnancy more effectively than iron supplements to prevent low birthweight, preterm birth and potentially improve neonatal survival?
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Claim itDeveloping an iron supplement with oral bovine lactoferrin, vitamin A, and riboflavin to prevent low birthweight, preterm birth and neonatal deaths associated with maternal iron deficiency in low income settings.
Focus Areas:
Maternal Newborn and Child Health
Implemented In:
Bangladesh
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Country Implemented In
Verified Funding
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Milestone
Feb 2018
Recognition ReceivedVERIFIED
ORGANIZATIONSU.S. Agency for International Development, Grand Challenges Canada, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 4 more SEE ALLU.S. Agency for International Development, Grand Challenges Canada, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Norad, Duke University, Korea International Cooperation Agency and Department for International Development SEE LESS
as part of
Innovations in Healthcare, Accelerating Saving Lives at Birth, Duke Global Health Innovation Center and 3 more SEE ALLInnovations in Healthcare, Accelerating Saving Lives at Birth, Duke Global Health Innovation Center, VentureWell, U.S. Global Development Lab and Saving Lives at Birth SEE LESS
Oct 2016
Funds RaisedVERIFIED
$250,000
ORGANIZATIONSU.S. Agency for International Development, Grand Challenges Canada, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 3 more SEE ALLU.S. Agency for International Development, Grand Challenges Canada, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Norad, Korea International Cooperation Agency and Department for International Development SEE LESS
as part of
Saving Lives at BirthSaving Lives at BirthDate Unknown
New Country Implemented In
Bangladesh