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 ITFocus Areas:
Maternal Newborn and Child Health
Implemented In:
Bangladesh
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Country Implemented In
Verified Funding
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Innovation Description
Developing 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.
Milestones
Feb 2018
Recognition ReceivedVERIFIED
ORGANIZATIONSDepartment for International Development, Norad, U.S. Agency for International Development and 4 moreSEE ALLDepartment for International Development, Norad, U.S. Agency for International Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, Korea International Cooperation Agency, Duke UniversitySEE LESS
as part of
Innovations in Healthcare, Accelerating Saving Lives at Birth, Duke Global Health Innovation Center and 2 moreSEE ALLInnovations in Healthcare, Accelerating Saving Lives at Birth, Duke Global Health Innovation Center, VentureWell, Saving Lives at BirthSEE LESS
Oct 2016
Funds RaisedVERIFIED
$250,000
ORGANIZATIONSDepartment for International Development, Norad, U.S. Agency for International Development and 3 moreSEE ALLDepartment for International Development, Norad, U.S. Agency for International Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, Korea International Cooperation AgencySEE LESS
as part of
Saving Lives at BirthSaving Lives at BirthDate Unknown
New Country Implemented In
Bangladesh