Vitamin A

• JUPITER, Fla., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumer demand for personalized health solutions rises, Vitamyna , a leading supplement company, launches its innovative Personal Pack Builder feature, revolutionizing how individuals address their nutritional and wellness needs.
• This technology allows customers to visit the vitamyna.com website and create custom daily vitamin packs with their chosen supplements, which are then prepared and conveniently delivered to their doorstep.
• In a society plagued by nutrient inadequacies, the launch of Vitamyna's Personal Pack Builder arrives at a pivotal moment.
• "We are thrilled to introduce Vitamyna's Personal Pack Builder to our valued customers," said Susan Malzoni, Founder of Vitamyna.

• In Sierra Leone almost 59% of the population live in remote, rural areas.
• Roads may be non-existent or in bad condition, making it very difficult for rural dwellers to access healthcare.

Why are vaccination rates low in Sierra Leone?

• In stark contrast, only 15% of people had been vaccinated in low-income countries.
• The hardships Sierra Leoneans face are typical of the obstacles people in low-income countries have to overcome to access healthcare.
• In the early days of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Sierra Leone, it took the average Sierra Leonean living in a rural community three-and-a-half hours each way to the nearest vaccination centre.

How did this vaccine drive tackle the problem?

• The primary aim of this intervention was to take vaccine doses and nurses to administer vaccines to remote, rural communities, preceded by seeking permission and community mobilisation.
• At the time, only 6% to 9% of the adults who took part in the programme were already immunised.
• The leaders were asked for their cooperation in encouraging eligible community members to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Finally, vaccine doses and healthcare workers arrived at the villages to administer the doses.

Looking forward

• This approach proved 76% more cost-effective than other vaccination campaigns.
• Transport accounted for a large share of the costs, so the cost-effectiveness of last mile delivery can be increased by offering a “bundle” of health products.
• Other estimates put the death toll for the same period at 14.83 million, which is 2.74 times higher.
• Developing cost-effective strategies to make vaccines easily accessible to everyone, everywhere, is the most promising solution to prevent future pandemics.

Niccolò Francesco Meriggi receives funding from Weiss Asset Management, UKRI and the International Growth Centre.

• NEWARK, Del., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the worldwide ready-to-drink beauty beverage market is valued at US$ 1,956.9 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach US$ 4,428.5 million by 2034.
• Over the next decade, global ready to drink beauty beverages demand is likely to increase at a CAGR of 8.5%.
• Key Takeaways from the Ready to Drink Beauty Beverages Report:
  The global ready-to-drink beauty beverage market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 4,428.5 million by 2034.
• "The ready-to-drink beauty beverage market is experiencing growth due to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient and on-the-go beauty solutions.

• The global vitamin A market value stood at US$548.36 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$745.84 million by 2029.
• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.26% over the projected period of 2024-2029.
• The rising demand for functional foods, fortified with essential nutrients including vitamin A, has also contributed to market growth.
• Overall, Asia Pacific's dynamic market landscape positions it as a key player in the global vitamin A sector.