Our Mission
Welcome to SBF-Forum, a diverse community dedicated to the cause of preventing spina bifida and other serious neural tube birth defects caused by a simple lack of dietary folic acid (SB-F). We also support care for spina bifida patients.
We offer resources for heath care professionals, policy makers, volunteers, and anyone interested in prevention, including a library of information, links to related studies, public and private chats, and a main forum organized in categorical sub-forums by group or topic.
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Reception Room
Post a hello here when you join the forum, or converse with friends publicly.
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Folic Acid Fortification & Supplementation
This category is divided into 1) General Discussion and 2) A list on countries that lack mandatory fortifications (look for individual country / region info under sub-forums).
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NGO & Volunteer Organizations
This section will cater to specific organizations (such as Rotary) who are working as a group.
GAPSBiF
A forum for GASPBiF members and affiliates
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G4 Alliance
A forum for G4 Alliance members
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Healthcare Professionals
A forum for MDs and other healthcare professionals to exchange ideas.
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Other Organizations
This forum is for groups and organizations besides Rotary & GAPSBiF. These groups will be given their own forums in the main directory with increasing interest and activity.
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Miscellaneous
Includes links to technical papers and other subjects
Sources and Supplies
Where to find folic acid; catheters; shunts, etc.
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Solicitations for Partners, Funds or Supplies
Organizations that are looking for collaboration partners, project funding, or supplies (such as catheters or shunts) may post here.
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Links to Technical Papers and Studies
"Clickable" links to resources. A complete list of these resources is also available under the Resources tab.
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Links to External Organizations and Resources
Post links (URLs) of related organizations that might be of general or specific interest to the group.
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Latest resources
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Ethiopia's National Food Fortification Strategic PlanEthiopia's National Food Fortification Strategic Plan document- Admin
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FA and malaria short PowerPoint™ (FFI)Food Fortification Initiative PowerPoint presentation.- Admin
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Global fortification advocacy toolkitresource to help national-level stakeholders advocate for LSFF
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Corn Masa Legislative ToolkitInstructions for locating and contacting state legislators - accompanies draft model legislation- Admin
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Draft Model Language - Fortified MasaRecommended draft text for legislators to enact mandatory corn masa fortification with folic acid- Admin
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