Food and Nutrition Bulletin Volume 17, Number 3, 1996 (UNU Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 1996, 104 pages): Public health nutrition: Vitamin A deficiency and the prevalence of xerophthalmia in southern Rwanda: Acknowledgements

Food and Nutrition Bulletin Volume 17, Number 3, 1996 (UNU Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 1996, 104 pages)

Public health nutrition

Vitamin A deficiency and the prevalence of xerophthalmia in southern Rwanda

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		Abstract
		Introduction
		Methods
		Results
		Discussion
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgements
		References

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the Minister of Health of Rwanda, the Prefect of Gikongoro, the Chief Doctor of Gikongoro, the political and administrative authorities, and the population of Gikongoro, without whom the survey would not have been possible. We also want to thank Dr. Pierre Freyens, Dr. Dushimimana Abel, Mr. Alain Bouchard, Mr. Michael Loevinsohn, Dr. Bruce Jacks, Dr. Clive West, Dr. Fre Pepping, Dr. Ndekwiyeze, Dr. Peter Weis, and Miss Maria Neytz for their advice, support, and help. This study was jointly funded by the Society Against Blindness Overseas, the Technical Cooperation-Federal Republic of Germany (GTZ), the Canadian International Development Research Center, UNICEF, the Rotary Club of Rwanda, and the Canadian Organization for Solidarity and Development.