1. NEPAL NATIONAL VITAMIN A PROGRAM

2. Nepal Vitamin A Program Objectives
reduce child mortality and prevent xerophthalmia through supplementation of children 6-60 months of age with high-dose vitamin A capsules
reduce vitamin A deficiency to a level that no longer constitutes a public health problem.

3. Nepal Vitamin A Program Implementation Strategy
twice yearly supplementation
community-based
female volunteers (FCHVs)
vit A and health education
monitoring and evaluation

4. Nepal Vitamin A Program Implementation Strategy
Nepali Technical Assistance Group (NTAG)
training
logistics support
assistance with education and promotional activities
field supervision
monitoring and evaluation.
FCHV giving Vitamin A

5. CHALLENGES

6. Nepal Vitamin A Program
NVAP Initiated Districts
All 75 Districts are
covered now

7. Child Deaths Averted by Vitamin A Supplementation

9. Nepal Vitamin A Program Elements of Success
community-based, female community health volunteers
slow, consistent, gradual expansion
GON ownership, enabling policy environment
donor coordination
community empowerment and ownership
support systems strengthened
NTAG

10. The Future …