Cash & iron: Pakistan's bold plan to beat anemia in teen girls

NCT ID NCT06733844

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a program in Pakistan that gives cash to families if their teen daughters (ages 15-19) take weekly iron supplements and attend nutrition classes. The goal was to see if this approach lowers anemia rates. Over 2,100 girls and their mothers took part. The program aims to improve nutrition and health access for out-of-school girls.

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Locations

  • Aga Khan University

    Karachi, Sindh, 74800, Pakistan

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