Kenya has strengthened compliance in maize and wheat fortification through strong government leadership, strategic multisectoral partnerships, sustained collaboration with industry, and investments in quality assurance systems aimed at addressing malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies.
Speaking during the High-Level Panel and Launch of the Learning Exchange Platform on Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) held on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, said Kenya remains committed to advancing harmonised regional food fortification standards to expand access to safe and nutritious foods.
She noted that Kenya continues to promote regional and global collaboration, knowledge exchange, and shared learning as key drivers in accelerating nutrition outcomes and strengthening food systems across Africa.
The forum brought together health leaders and representatives from Kenya, Indonesia, Egypt, Mozambique, and Sri Lanka to share experiences, lessons, and best practices in scaling up large-scale food fortification programmes as part of broader efforts to improve nutrition, strengthen public health systems, and enhance global health outcomes