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The Child Malnutrition sub-project of the Global Research Translation Award is working with partners in four countries (Brazil, Jordan, Malaysia and Thailand) to develop micronutrient supplements for children.
Malnutrition contributes directly to more than one third of all child deaths globally (World Health Organisation), yet is rarely listed as the direct cause of death. This number is increasing as climate change exacerbates warfare and natural disasters. Currently, there is a gap in the supplement market for dosage forms that are tailored for children.
The project partners are working with regulatory bodies and manufacturers in each region and using locally sourced materials. The objective is to build the research and development capabilities in each location to enable future development of similar products independently. The project is also utilizing creative writing and filmmaking to engage with users of the supplements (children, youth and parents), the general public and the local government on the importance of balanced nutritional diet for child growth and development.
The Child Malnutrition Project is funded by the University of East Anglia's Global Research Translation Award (GRTA), a £1.36 million project to help tackle health, nutrition, education and environment issues in developing countries. The funding comes from the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), which seeks to fast-track promising research findings into real-world solutions. The project partners are Applied Science Private University, Jordan; University of Jordan, Jordan; Chiang Mai University, Thailand; Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia; University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and School of Pharmacy UEA, UK.
Child Malnutrition Blog
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