How Plumpy'Nut sachets help treat malnutrition in children

To reduce the impact of malnutrition in conflict-affected areas in Nigeria, organisations like the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC are teaching women how to make "Tom Brown", a nutritious cereal made from locally sourced grains. Here is how it is made and how it nourishes children and adults.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲: Nutrition Interventions to Prevent Malnutrition in Critical Humanitarian Emergencies👀 With major funding cuts in 2025, #humanitarian actors are being forced to reprioritise. This document provides 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘀 (Intersectoral Severity 4 & 5), to complement early detection and treatment of #Wasting. 💡 In these emergencies, where children’s lives are most at risk, the document helps ensure that #prevention actions – including support for moderately wasted children – are not overlooked, even under resource constraints. ✅ #ChildWasting is one of the deadliest forms of malnutrition. This guidance reinforces why nutrition must remain central in humanitarian response, despite shrinking funding.👦👧 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: http://bit.ly/41ZAYXL #EndChildWasting #HumanitarianResponse #Malnutrition

📋 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭. Due to major cuts in humanitari&development funding in early 2025, countries are being asked to focus on geographical areas classified under Intersectoral Severity levels 4 (“extreme”) and 5 (“catastrophic”) — areas experiencing widespread mortality, collapse of basic services, extreme protection risks, rights violations, and high exposure to multiple threats) 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘔𝘐𝘠𝘊𝘕): • IYCF assessments, messaging, and referrals. • Support for breastfeeding, safe spaces for mother-baby care if possible. • Regulating breastmilk substitutes, psychosocial support for mothers/caregivers. 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: • SFP for children 6-59 months in food-insecure households. • BSFP where possible. • Balanced energy-protein supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women and adolescent girls. 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: • vit. A, deworming where relevant. • Iron, folic acid, multiple micronutrient supplements. • SQ-LNS, multiple micronutrient powders. 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦: • Provide food assistance (cash, vouchers, or in-kind) to most food-insecure households, especially those with pregnant/breastfeeding women or young children. • Expand to households with children under 5. 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘤𝘬-𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: • Adjust existing social protection mechanisms to better cover nutrition needs (e.g., pregnant women, infants) in emergencies. 🔍 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 1. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ≠ 𝘓𝘶𝘹𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴. Prevention is not optional—it’s essential. The cost of not preventing malnutrition (in mortality, morbidity, economic recovery) is far higher. 2. 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴. Focus where highest impact and feasibility are possible. Situational context (drivers of vulnerability, food access, health service functioning) must guide what to include. 3. 𝘚𝘺𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴. Many prevention actions require coordination and integration across nutrition, health, protection, social protection, WASH etc. 4. 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 & 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. To target well (who is most vulnerable, which households have young children, how many pregnant women etc.), it’s necessary to have good data (household composition, nutrition indicators). 5. 𝘍𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 & 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Severity 4/5 areas are usually volatile. Programming must be adaptable. Interim guidance and programmatic adaptations are required. 6. 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺. Because funding is decreasing, humanitarian actors must use evidence-based advocacy to ensure prevention is included in priority areas.

This resource can also support the formulation of response objectives in nutrition & food security hotspots (IPC AMN & AFI Phases 4 and 5). #TheIPCinfo #UNICEFnutrition #GRFC #GNC #gFSC

Proper nutrition is essential to preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.    One impactful way to support better nutrition for children is through homegrown school meals. These programs not only improve the health and nutrition of school-aged children but also address food insecurity and promote the use of locally sourced food.    Together with partners — including the World Food Programme — we support homegrown school feeding in East Africa, helping transform food systems in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyUZBukq #NCDs #NoncommunicableDiseases

This UNICEF Liberia #evaluation report highlights critical #nutrition issues in #Liberia. 1 in 3 children <5 yrs old are stunted, and micronutrient deficiencies are widespread. The need for comprehensive services, updated policies, and increased funding is urgent. 🗝️ Key Recommendations: - Revise nutrition policies - Expand Direct Nutrition Interventions (DNIs) - Strengthen health systems - Promote community awareness 🔗Read the full #evaluation report: https://lnkd.in/eqCifs4g 👈 #StandUpToStunting Souraya Hassan.H, Dalila Ahamed, Sevara Hamzaeva, Odette Nsabimana, Odette Nsabimana, Mercy Kolok, Ahmad Farid Takkal, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

#Malnutrition is a complex, integrated challenge that cannot be solved by one country or one sector alone. That’s why the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement is bringing everyone to the table 🤝, uniting governments, businesses, UN agencies, civil society organisations, donors and communities to tackle malnutrition together. The results show that when we work together, we can #PowerTheChange ✳️ 🔛 UN-Nutrition Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Network SUN Business Network (SBN)

Nigeria is facing a serious hunger crisis, as highlighted in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI). The country ranks 110th out of 127 countries with a score of 28.8, categorizing its hunger level as serious. The breakdown of key indicators paints a troubling picture: 18.0% of the population is undernourished, reflecting inadequate access to sufficient and nutritious food. 31.5% of children under five are stunted, indicating long-term nutritional deficiencies that hinder growth and development. 6.5% of children under five are wasted, signaling acute malnutrition that puts their survival at risk. 10.7% of children die before their fifth birthday, a devastating consequence of malnutrition, weak health systems, and preventable diseases. This alarming data signals a national emergency that demands urgent and coordinated action. Strengthening food security systems, scaling up nutrition interventions, and improving child health services are critical steps toward reversing these trends and safeguarding the well-being of millions of Nigerians. #Nigeria #HungerCrisis #GlobalHungerIndex #FoodSecurity #ChildNutrition #HealthCrisis #Malnutrition #EndHunger #SDGs #ZeroHunger #NutritionForAll #FightMalnutrition #PublicHealth #Africa

Since winning the Prize in 2019, Sanku has scaled dramatically, now reaching over 9 million people across East Africa with fortified flour.   Discover how they’re proving that smart, practical innovation can help fight malnutrition.   #ZayedSustainabilityPrize #PowerOfProgress

Kenya is facing a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven by unhealthy diets and the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods. To truly #LeadOnNCDs, we must adopt strong, evidence-based measures, like mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL), to empower consumers with clear information and protect public health. With #WorldHeartDay approaching, advancing robust food policies like FOPWL is critical to safeguarding Kenyans from heart disease and other NCDs. #FoodPolicyKE