The Federal Government says it has distributed over 1.3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) across 12 states, with an additional three million bottles scheduled for delivery by end of September.

The acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mr Ado Bako, disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Abuja.

According to him, the supplements are to address the nutrition needs of pregnant women and significantly reduce the prevalence of micronutrient deficiency.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that MMS for pregnant women is a daily dose of 15 essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and folic acid, which ensures that they receive more of the essential nutrients that contribute to healthier pregnancies and provide better birth outcomes.

It is aimed at reducing the rate of maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria. NAN also reports that the Federal Government adopted the use of MMS based on the 2020 World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation on antenatal care for positive pregnancy experience.