we have a solution That Is made in America.
A majority of MMS is made in the U.S.–in factories in New York State and Nevada–highlighting American ingenuity and compassion.
Every bottle can be branded with the U.S. flag and “From the American People,” reinforcing America’s role as a global leader in humanitarian aid and child survival.
Less Than 1 in 10 Pregnant Women in Lower-Income Countries Have Access to Life-Saving Vitamins
15
the number of essential vitamins and minerals in a single, lifesaving tablet.
$4.00
the cost of mms per a single PREGNANCY. one of the most cost-effective solutions in global health.
29%
Fewer infant deaths when anemic women are given MMS instead of the current global standard.
19%
Fewer babies born too small when anemic women are given MMS instead of the current global standard.
Inequalities in child development.
Pregnant women in America are recommended by doctors to take high-quality vitamins, and the overwhelming majority of pregnant women have access and do take them. But nearly all women in low- and middle-income countries are lacking even access to these pills, nevermind being able to afford them.
1 billion women and girls do not have adequate access to nutrition and health diets. Many women in sub-Saharan Africa, for example, due to limited access to nutrient-rich foods, suffer from deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals, such as iron, folic acid, and calcium.
Malnourished mothers are more likely to have serious pregnancy complications, including giving birth to infants who are born too soon and too small, and anemia, neural tube defects, and preeclampsia. More than half of all newborn deaths are attributed to being small and vulnerable. And those babies who do survive infancy are more likely to experience developmental setbacks and chronic health conditions throughout their lives.
Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) in Numbers
15
the number of essential vitamins and minerals in a single, lifesaving tablet.
$4.00
the cost of mms per a single PREGNANCY. one of the most cost-effective solutions in global health.
29%
Fewer infant deaths when anemic women are given MMS instead of the current global standard.
19%
Fewer babies born too small when anemic women are given MMS instead of the current global standard.
$1.1 billion over seven years can:
This targeted $1.1 billion investment over seven years carries the significant potential to save 600,000 lives by 2030, avert 5.3 million vulnerable births including stillbirths and low birth weight, and reduce 15 million cases of maternal anemia, ultimately giving mothers the strength needed to carry pregnancies more safely.
Save 600,000 lives by 2030.
Prevent 5.3 million vulnerable births.
Reduce 15 million cases of maternal anemia.
U.S. production of MMS, which ensures children don’t die prematurely, protects American interests while making a world of difference.
Creating a World Where Children Don’t Die of Hunger Makes America Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous.
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana
Rwandan minister of health and leader of efforts to ensure all Rwandan women have access to MMS.
“Prenatal vitamins save lives. That’s why you can find them on grocery store shelves in wealthy nations. But for women in low- and middle-income countries, like Rwanda, they are at once more essential and harder to find…If all low- and middle-income countries switched to MMS, which costs only $2.60 for an entire pregnancy, almost half a million lives would be saved and 25 million babies would have improved birth outcomes by 2040.”