Vitamin Angels Delivers 870 000 Vitamin A Capsules Across Indonesian Provinces
Public health organisation Vitamin Angels expanded its operational partnership with Indonesia s Ministry of Health delivering 870 000 vitamin A capsules for healthcare distribution programmes targeting children
On August 13, 2026, Vitamin Angels partnered with Indonesia's Ministry of Health to bolster the national vitamin A supplementation program, delivering 870,000 vitamin A capsules to support child health initiatives. This marks the first time the organization has directly contributed to the Ministry's nationwide campaign. Vitamin Angels provided health worker training, updated communication strategies, monitoring and evaluation support, and crucial supplies to enhance the program's reach and effectiveness.
Indonesia conducts two nationwide vitamin A supplementation campaigns each year, in February and August, providing essential nutrients to children aged 6 to 59 months to prevent stunting, wasting, and mortality. Despite the program's scale, only 32.2% of eligible children received the recommended two doses in the 2023 National Health Survey, emphasizing the need for stronger implementation.
Vitamin Angels worked closely with the Ministry to revise communication materials, conduct a national webinar attended by 3,755 health workers, and secure the necessary vitamin A supplies, ensuring the August campaign could proceed without interruption. The collaboration underscores a commitment to improving child nutrition and supporting government-led nutrition programs, with ongoing support planned for monitoring, strategy refinement, and future campaigns.
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