Fortify Health

Nikhil has played a key role in driving hiring efforts at Fortify Health, ensuring roles are closed on time through consistent communication and a proactive approach.

From supporting hiring for PO and QO roles to stepping in wherever the team needed him, his reliability and ownership have helped keep things moving smoothly during a critical hiring cycle.

We’re glad to spotlight his contribution as part of our monthly recognition series.

We are excited to share that Fortify Health successfully launched fortified atta at five mills across India in March 2026. 🌾

Here are the new mills where we are supporting fortification:

1. Deepak Industries, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
2. Saravgunn Flour Mill, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
3. Shiv Bhole Flour Mill, Sangrur, Punjab
4. Siddhi Aata Mill, Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh
5. H.R. Roller Flour Mill, Khatima, Uttarakhand

A huge thank you to our incredible team and all the mill staff for their dedication and effort in making this possible.

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Most public health interventions fail not because the science is wrong, but because nobody designed them for the people who actually have to do them and pay for them.

Food fortification is different. A landmark Lancet study published this year (Friesen et al., 2026) confirms it works, it's cost-effective, and the scale of what remains unachieved is enormous.

But knowing it works and knowing how to make it scale are two entirely different things. Two questions determine everything:

Who is actually going to do this at scale?
And who is going to pay for it?

The answer shapes every design decision that follows, and it looks completely different depending on whether the answer is a government, a business, or both.

We've published our perspective on what this means in practice, drawing on our work with 300+ wheat flour millers across India.

Click here to read now: https://www.fortifyhealth.global/blog/from-evidence-to-action-scaling-food-fortification-globally

We're hiring Summer Interns across all our divisions at Fortify Health. 🌾

If you're a student or early-career professional interested in global health, international development, or development economics, this could be a great fit for you.

You'll get to work on real projects across Implementation, Policy, Operations, or our Executive team, contributing to work that helps reduce iron deficiency anaemia in India.

The role is remote, paid, and runs for 10 to 16 weeks starting this summer. We're looking for at least 8 interns across divisions.

Apply by April 6th, but we recommend applying early as we review on a rolling basis 👉 https://www.fortifyhealth.global/summer-interns-remote.html

Nish*t has been a constant source of support and guidance for the team—whether it’s resolving field challenges, strengthening understanding of mill operations, or helping team members build confidence in their work.

From leading sessions at the team retreat to offering timely, practical solutions on the ground, his calm approach and willingness to help have made a meaningful difference to both team performance and growth.

We’re glad to spotlight Nish*t’s contribution as part of our monthly recognition series.

We have built the foundations. The next phase is scale, and we are expanding our team to meet it.

We are hiring a Strategic Initiatives (Senior) Manager to work closely with our leadership team on high-priority projects that cut across the whole organisation.

One month, you could be shaping a long-term consumer awareness strategy. The next, you could be coordinating a cross-departmental push into new government partnerships.

This role sits on our Executive team and reports directly to our Chief of Staff. It is a strong fit for a generalist with at least four years of experience who is energised by complex, early-stage challenges and wants their work to contribute to measurable public health impact.

Apply before 3rd April 2026: https://www.fortifyhealth.global/strategic-initiatives-senior-manager.html

We are excited to share that Fortify Health successfully launched fortified atta at nine mills across India in February 2026. 🌾

Here are the new mills where we are supporting fortification:

1. Shri Balaji Food Products, Bemetara, Chhattisgarh
2. Mascot Flour Mill, Bahadurgarh, Haryana
3. BD Atta Chaki, Bardhaman, West Bengal
4. Swastik Aahar Mills Pvt. Ltd, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
5. Shubh Laxmi Industries, Bikaner, Rajasthan
6. Uma Agro Industries, Nokha, Bikaner, Rajasthan
7. Kohinoor Grain Processing Pvt. Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra
8. Riata India Company, Bokaro, Jharkhand
9. Shree Balaji Foods, Sangrur, Punjab

A huge thank you to our incredible team and all the mill staff for their dedication and effort in making this possible.

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Meet Harsh*ta Jaiswal, Senior Quality Officer at Fortify Health 🌾

In her role, Harsh*ta works closely with mill partners to ensure fortified chakki atta meets the quality standards needed to support efforts to reduce iron deficiency anaemia.

Her week moves between strategic planning and on-ground ex*****on — from reviewing OKRs and aligning priorities with the team, to visiting mills, monitoring fortification processes, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance.

For those considering a similar role, Harsh*ta emphasises the importance of being proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative — especially if you enjoy hands-on problem solving and improving systems that ensure consistent, high-quality fortification.

Want to learn more directly from our team?

Join our YouTube Livestream with Shriya, where she’ll share:

• What the Quality team works on
• How monitoring and evidence shape our programs
• What we look for in strong Senior Quality Officer and Quality Officer candidates

📅 6th March 2026
⏰ 4 PM IST

🔗 https://forms.gle/N9QJm2EuiMaeCAibA

Meet Kishan, Senior Quality Officer at Fortify Health 🌾

From mill visits to OKR syncs, Kishan's work sits at the heart of ensuring fortified chakki atta meets the standards that actually matter — quality, safety, and compliance.

Swipe through to hear about his week, his mindset, and the moment that stayed with him.

If you’re someone who thinks in solutions, uses evidence to guide decisions, and communicates clearly, this role may be for you.
Want to learn more directly from our team?

Join our YouTube Livestream with Shriya to understand:
• What the Quality team works on
• How monitoring and evidence shape our programs
• What we look for in strong SQO and QO candidates

📅 6th March 2026
⏰ 4 PM IST
🔗 https://forms.gle/N9QJm2EuiMaeCAibA

📢 Interested in joining Fortify Health as a Senior Quality Officer or Quality Officer?

Join our live webinar on 6 March at 4 PM IST with Shriya Agarwal, Associate Director – Research, Monitoring & Evaluation.

She’ll share:

• What the Quality team works on at Fortify Health
• How monitoring and evidence shape our programs
• What we look for in strong SQO and QO candidates

This is your opportunity to understand the role better and ask your questions directly.

If you're excited about strengthening public health through evidence-led food fortification, we’d love to see you there.

Register here: https://forms.gle/u2xRHcdymdWqMDxv6

Tony Senanayake, CEO of Fortify Health, joined Amy Zhu on the AZ Dream Studio podcast to reflect on his journey and our work.

In this conversation, he shares:

• The moment that led him to re-evaluate his path
• How he tested a move from consulting to social impact
• What it takes to build credibility in public health
• Lessons from scaling Fortify Health to reach 15.5 million beneficiaries
• The role of reflection and self-honesty in career decisions

Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sJXN4yrkjdwCblvRF6Cy9