This indicator measures the proportion of women who gave birth in the specified timeframe and received a vitamin A supplement within the first two months following delivery. It reflects the adequacy of maternal healthcare services and nutritional support in the postpartum period, which is crucial for both maternal and infant health. The data is derived from different survey methodologies: the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), which consider births in the last five years, and the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), focusing on the last two years. A low percentage in this indicator may highlight gaps in healthcare access, education about postpartum nutrition, or the availability of supplements, signaling areas for intervention to improve health outcomes for mothers and their newborns.
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