Côte d’Ivoire launches vitamin A supplementation and malnutrition screening
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In Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire, health workers began a five-day campaign on October 23, 2026, to give vitamin A supplements to children aged six to 59 months and screen them for malnutrition.
The Ministry of Health, Public Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage initiated the program with support from Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) Côte d’Ivoire. Community health workers will visit homes to provide the vitamin A, identify malnourished children, and direct them to healthcare facilities.
The campaign also includes awareness sessions for families on balanced diets and the importance of seeking early medical attention. Digbé Dahier Romain, representing the regional prefect, launched the program and asked local officials to help encourage participation. The National Nutrition Program and OFI Côte d’Ivoire aim to improve child health and community well-being through this initiative.
