Nepal, Nov. 2 -- Nepal is set to conduct the Nepal Micronutrient Survey 2026 to assess the nutritional status of children, adolescents, women and other age groups, as well as the availability of essential micronutrients in their bodies.Led by the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Food Safety, the survey aims to provide updated national- and provincial-level data on the country's nutritional status.

The study comes nearly a decade after the National Micronutrient Status Survey conducted in 2016. It is expected to help identify progress made, persistent nutritional challenges and priorities for future interventions.

According to the ministry, the survey will assess levels of essential micronutrients, including vita...