Overview – Further With 15: 15 Essential Nutrients for Healthier Women and Babies (English)

There is significant global momentum in favor of multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) for pregnant women. The WHO/UNICEF formulation of MMS (known as UNIMMAP) contains 15 essential nutrients to support maternal health and the healthy development of growing babies. National advocates are calling for greater investment in MMS as part of a package of maternal and child health interventions, and key players such as UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Gates Foundation, among others, are supporting efforts for introduction and scale-up.