Iodine Global Network (IGN)

Nepal

IGN REGION: South Asia
MUIC* (µg/L): 314 (2016) National, SAC (6-9 years)
POPULATION IODINE INTAKE: Excessive
* MUIC, median urinary iodine concentration
SAC: school-age children / WRA: women of reproductive age / PW: pregnant women / NPNLW: Non-Pregnant Non-Lactating Women

NEWS

01. February 2018

Nepal to celebrate February as ‘iodine month’

KATHMANDU: The Salt Trading Corporation (STC) is all set to celebrate the month of February as the ‘iodine month’ beginning from Friday. The move aims to promote consumption of iodised salt and control...

07. August 2015

India supports Nepal to combat iodine deficiency

India on Friday handed over Nepali Rs.51.75 million (Indian Rs.30 million) to neighbouring Nepal towards the Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme 2014-15 in the Himalayan nation. Indian ...


Regional Coordinator

Renuka Jayatissa
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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National Coordinator

Urmila Shrestha
Kathmandu, Nepal