Hence, while iodine intakes among children are adequate, low iodine levels among pregnant women is of serious concern since this is the critical period for fetal brain development. In 2010, the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) implemented a new strategy for IDD, wherein iodine in addition to iron and other multi-vitamin/mineral supplements are given to pregnant women who attend the ante-natal clinic. For the general population, strategies include improved quality of iodized salt and legislation for iodine fortification of condiments (fish sauce and soy sauce).