Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab Webinar: Supporting Optimal Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition in Jordan  

Description:
Exclusive breastfeeding has long-term implications for both mothers and children, particularly children under 2 years of age. In this webinar, distinguished panelists discussed national priorities and current maternal, infant, and young child health and nutrition (MIYCHN) trends in Jordan. This event also introduced USAID’s efforts to improve MIYCHN through the Community Health and Nutrition (CHN) and Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab (JNIL) projects.

Moderator:
Dr. Shibani Ghosh, Principal Investigator, Jordan Nutrition Innovation Lab, Tufts University

Speakers:
Ms. Bethany Haberer, Director, Population and Family Health Office, USAID/Jordan
Eng. Rawhieh Barham, Head of Nutrition, PHC Administration, Jordan Ministry of Health
Ms. Doris Youngs, Chief of Party, Community Health and Nutrition, FHI 360
Dr. Reema Safadi, Professor of Nursing, Maternity, and Child Health and Nutrition, University of Jordan
Dr. Asma Basha, Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jordan University Hospital and Professor, University of Jordan School of Medicine
Dr. Eman Badran, Director of Neonatal Unit, Jordan University Hospital and Staff Faculty, University of Jordan School of Medicine