Nutrition Commodities
Sight and Life works with partners to make essential nutrition commodities more affordable and accessible. We connect evidence, local manufacturing, sustainable delivery models and demand generation to help these products reach the women and children who need them.
MMS is the foundation of our portfolio. Over the past two years, we have expanded our work to include calcium and SQ-LNS, alongside work on balanced energy and protein supplementation.
Multiple micronutrient supplements
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Calcium supplementation
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements
Children aged 6–24 months
Balanced energy and protein supplementation
Pregnant women
Current and past work across Africa and Asia
11 current countries / 3 past countries
Current work: Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines
Past work: Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Nepal
All highlighted countries: 11 current and 3 past.
Past MMS work: Burkina Faso, Madagascar and Nepal.
Additional current programs
Portfolio snapshot: October 2026. Country presence does not imply nationwide coverage.
Map: Natural Earth. Boundaries are illustrative.
Cumulative achievements | 2018-2026 to date
4 million
Pregnant women and babies reached
180 million
MMS tablets sold / distributed
108,000
Health professionals trained
5
Local manufacturers supported
1 billion
Tablets added to annual global supply capacity
5
In-country product registrations supported
13
Countries with supply readiness assessments completed
2026 figures reflect achieved results to date. Large figures are rounded.
Annual supply capacity is distinct from tablets sold or distributed
From local production to last-mile delivery, our projects help make essential nutrition commodities more accessible.
Scale-up
Accelerating scale-up of MMS and calcium through health worker training, implementation research and stronger delivery systems for pregnant women.
Local production
Supporting manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries with product development, quality assurance and regulatory readiness to expand affordable MMS supply.
Market access
Supporting suppliers to register quality-assured MMS products with national regulators, enabling government procurement and more sustainable access.
Distribution
Expanding access to locally produced MMS through pharmacy and community networks, supported by demand creation and digital tools for antenatal care.
Child nutrition
Preparing for SQ-LNS introduction through regulatory and supply readiness, consumer research and product design informed by caregiver preferences.
Child nutrition
Building supply and delivery pathways within national systems, while testing practical ways to improve caregiver uptake and sustained use of SQ-LNS.